January 9, 2012

Have HW#1 out and ready to discuss!

Numeric Word Problems

EXAMPLE 1: The sum of three consecutive integers is 24. Find the smallest number.

ACT Standard: Exhibit knowledge of basic expressions (13-15)

Numeric Word Problems

EXAMPLE 2: Larry is 8 years older than his sister. In 3 years, he will be twice as old as she is now. How old are they now? a. 19, 27 b. 16, 8 c. 11, 19 d. 2, 10

ACT Standard: Evaluate expressions by substituting integers for unknown quantities (20-23)

Numeric Word Problems

EXAMPLE 3: Larry is 8 years older than his sister. In 3 years, he will be twice as old as she is now. Which of the following is an equation that could be used to solve the question How old is Larry now? a. x + 8 = 2x b. x 8 + 3 = 2(x 8) c. x + 3 = 2(x 8) d. x 8 + 3 = 2(x + 3) ACT Standard: Write expressions, equations and inequalities for common algebra settings. (28-32)

EXPLORE
Write an equation for each numeric word problem. (ACT 28-32: Write expressions, equations and inequalities for common algebra settings.) Solve the problem (ACT 20-23: Solve routine first degree equations.)