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In the seven-step problem-solving strategy for word problems, what is the very first step?
ATranslate the problem straight into an equation
BRead the problem so every word and idea is understood
CChoose a variable to represent the unknown value
DCheck the answer back against the original problem
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Read the problem so every word and idea is understood
1. The strategy lists seven steps in a fixed order.
2. The very first step is reading the problem carefully so every word and idea is understood.
3. Only after that first read does the strategy move on to identifying and naming the unknown.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 3 "Math Models", section 3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy_
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