Converting Word Sentences into Mathematical Sentences

Translating English sentences into mathematical symbols is somewhat tricky, primarily because you don't always work from left to right like you do in reading. Using our problem solving skills, we practiced finding key words and phrases to help us translate sentences in English into mathematical symbols. Once the translation is complete, students were able to easily solve the equations for the unknown.

Tonight's Homework: CME, page 388-390 (4, 11, 13, 14) and the green word problem review worksheet.