PROBLEM SOLVING

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PROBLEM SOLVING!

• How many have you solved today?

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Why is it important to have problem solving
skills?
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What steps should you take when solving word
problems in math?
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Huh?
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PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES

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Lets work through those steps together to solve
this problem

• If you fold a square paper vertically, the new
  rectangle has a perimeter of 39 inches.
• What is the area of the original square?
  What is the perimeter of the original square?
  What is the area of the resulting rectangle?

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Now try this on your own(1)

• Conrad's Taxi Service charges 1.50 for the first
  mile and .90 for each additional mile. How far
  could Mr. Kulp go for 20 if he gives the driver
  a 2 tip?  

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Now try this on your own(2)

• Which of these choices contains the dimensions of
  a rectangle with the same perimeter as a
  rectangle whose dimensions are 5 m by 3 m?
• 10 m by 8 m
• 7 m by 1 m
• 6 m by 4 m
• 8 m by 2 m
• Show your work.