2b+simple+word+problems

Unit 2 :word problems (section 1.5) = __2b - simple word problems__ =

__There are some steps to take as you analyze a word problem.__

 * 1) Read Carefully
 * 2) Define A Variable (What You Are Looking For)
 * 3) Make A Plan
 * 4) Write An Equation
 * 5) Solve
 * 6) Is This Answer Reasonable?

__Here a couple examples of simple word problems:__
// #1 Jason pays each of his employees equally. If Jason had to pay each employee $50 and he gives them each a 10% bonus, how many employees does Jason have if he pays $440 overall? // code x(50)(1.1) = 440 (Number of employees)(Wage per employee)(percentage of bonus + 1) = (Overall payment) 55x = 440 x = 8     ...... 8 employees code
 *  Let x ** = Number of employees.

//#2 4 barrels of equal volume are filled with water. 3 of the barrels are completely filled and the fourth barrel is filled with only 8 gallons. If 53 gallons of water have been pumped into the barrels overall, what is the volume of each barrel? //

**Let x ** = Volume of each barrel code 3x + 8 = 53 (Number of filled barrels)(Volume of each barrel) + (Volume of water in fourth barrel) = (Overall volume of water) 3x = 45 x = 15 code

Websites of recommendation to help study and understand simple word problems are:
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm <span style="color: rgb(48, 231, 8);">http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/int_algebra/int_alg_tut9_form.htm