Question
How can you write an equation for a real-life situation?
A.
Guess and check
B.
Make-up variables
C.
Use the inverse operation
D.
Identify the key words
A.
Guess and check
B.
Make-up variables
C.
Use the inverse operation
D.
Identify the key words
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To write an equation for a real-life situation, the best approach from the options you've provided is:
**D. Identify the key words**
By identifying key words or phrases in the situation, you can determine the quantities involved and their relationships, which helps in formulating the appropriate mathematical equation. This often involves recognizing terms that indicate operations (like "total," "sum," "difference," etc.) and variables (like "let x represent," etc.).
**D. Identify the key words**
By identifying key words or phrases in the situation, you can determine the quantities involved and their relationships, which helps in formulating the appropriate mathematical equation. This often involves recognizing terms that indicate operations (like "total," "sum," "difference," etc.) and variables (like "let x represent," etc.).