Sort the following steps to find out the right strategy for solving application problems

Explanation

To become a good problem solver, you need a plan to follow, such as the following five step strategy:

1. Analyze the problem by reading it carefully to understand the given facts. What information is given? What are you asked to find? What vocabulary is given? Often, a diagram or table will help you visualize the facts of the problem.
2. Form an equation by picking a variable to represent the numerical value to be found. Then express all other unknown quantities as expressions involving that variable. Key words or phrases can be helpful. Finally, translate the words of the problem into an equation.
3. Solve the equation.
4. State the conclusion clearly. Be sure to include the units (such as feet, seconds, or pounds) in your answer.
5. Check the result using the original wording of the problem, not the equation that was formed in step 2 from the words.