SAT Math / Problem Solving

Linear Word Problems

Thomas MeliSAT instructor
backsolvingAnswering a multiple-choice question by putting the answer choices into the problem, one at a time, until one makes every condition true.

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You’ll fill in the blanks as the lesson teaches each skill.

  1. Write a comparison as stated, then solve for the other quantityWrite a comparison blank.
  2. Take away the one-time fee before dividing by the rateTake a one-time fee blank.
  3. Charge the rate only on the units it countsA rate multiplies blank.
  4. Subtract two observations to find the rateSubtracting two observations blank.
  5. Name both groups with one unknownWhen two groups make a known total, blank.
  6. Set two totals equal to find where they meetTwo totals meet when blank.
  7. Give the quantity the question asks forSolving for the letter is often only a step, so the answer is blank.

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