Problem Solving Using Algebraic Models

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Problem Solving Using Algebraic Models
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Verbal Model

• Boxes with words separated by math symbols such
  as , , , etc.

Area of a rectangle
Length of the base
Height
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Algebraic Model

• A mathematical statement with variables and math
  symbols.
• Abh
• where A area
• blength of base
• hheight

You must tell what each variable stands for!!
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Example Write a verbal model.

• On August 15, 1995, the Concorde flew 35,035
  miles from NYC to NYC in 31 h 27 min. What was
  the average speed in mi/h?

Average Speed
Total miles
Total time
Now solve the problem using the verbal model as a
guide.