Modeling with Simultaneous Equations: Part 1
Translating simple word problems into systems of equations to solve real-world dilemmas.
Key Questions
- How do we identify which quantities should be represented as variables in a word problem?
- Construct a system of equations from a given word problem.
- Explain how the solution to a system relates to the context of the word problem.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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