Algebra word problems are a lot like working on solving a mystery. Look at the clues given to you and arrange them in a way that helps you solve the problem. Look for key words like sum or split. Set up a framwork for your problem - how can you use the clues to set up your equation. We worked a bit on this in class today and did a couple of problems together. Instead of link this post I am going to pose a few questions to you - work on these and bring your work to class on Thursday - If you have not finished the coolmath link for last week get that done too.
Now for the mysteries - I mean questions :)
1. Half a number decreased by five is six.
2. Three times a number plus four equals nineteen.
3. One less than tree times a number is five.
4. Three less than a number divided by eight is six.
5. Seven less than twice a number equals the same number increased by three.
6. Juan and his boss Felipe are house painters . For every dollar that Juan gets, Felipe gets $3. They made $3600 for painting a house. How much did Felipe make on the job?
7. Paul, Jeff, and Jerry worked together repairing Paul's car. Jeff worked twice as many hours as Jerry, ad Paul worked six hours more than Jeff. Altogether, they worked 51 hours. How many hours did Paul work?
Again bring all your work with you to class on Thursday so we can work together to see how we did in figuring these out!
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