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So how to put the application of linear equations to solve a given word problem?

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  1. 1
    Read the given problem carefully and note down what is given and what is required.
  2. 2
    Denote the unknown quantity by a variable or a letter e.g. x,y,z, etc.
  3. 3
    Translate the mathematical statement of a given word problem step by step (or word by word) into a mathematical statement.
  4. 4
    Using the given conditions, formulate an equation.
  5. 5
    Solve the equation for unknown quantity.
  6. 6
    After finding the solution, check whether the solution obtained, satisfies the equation or not.

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Categories: Mathematics | Education and Communications

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