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Translate a story into equations without losing what the numbers represent. Paste the whole problem, including the final question. Identify what is unknown, label known quantities, and check the result against the story after solving.

Worked example

A notebook and a pen cost $7 together. The notebook costs $3 more than the pen. Find each price.

  1. Let p be the price of the pen. The notebook costs p + 3.
  2. Their total gives p + (p + 3) = 7. Simplify to 2p + 3 = 7, then 2p = 4, so p = 2.
  3. The pen costs $2 and the notebook costs $5. Check both conditions: 2 + 5 = 7 and 5 − 2 = 3.

Tips for a useful explanation

  • Define your variable with words and units.
  • Separate relationships from the story’s extra details.
  • Check every condition, not just the equation you chose.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I do when a story has too many numbers?

Start with the quantity the question asks for. Then identify which given relationships connect to it. Some information may be irrelevant, but do not discard units or constraints.

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