How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Division?

How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Division?

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Word problems are a great way to see math in action! See how to translate a word problem into an equation, solve to find the answer, and check your found answer all in this tutorial.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • word problem
  • word
  • translate words to algebra
  • equation
  • solve
  • solve by division
  • division property of equality
  • 1 step solution
  • variable on 1 side

Background Tutorials

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  • Solving Equations by Dividing

  • Translating Between Words and Math

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