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Math 3T - Problem Solving
Math 3T - Problem Solving
Math 3T - Problem Solving
PROBLEM SOLVING
KEY WORDS WE NEED TO REMEMBER!
When solving word problems, let's follow the steps below:
STEP 1: Identify the problem.
STEP 2: Identify the given data.
STEP 3: Identify the operation(s) to be used.
STEP 4: Form the number sentence that will give the
answer to the word problem.
STEP 5: Solve the number sentence and write the
complete answer.
9,693
+ 34,440
44,133
Therefore, the distance from the lowest point to the
highest point in the Philippines is 44,133 feet.
LET'S LEARN!
EXAMPLE 2: James and Iris climb Mount Apo this summer.
Based on a budget that they have prepared, they will spend
₱ 12,949 for airfare, ₱ 3,864 for food, and ₱ 5,903 for
accommodations and other expenses. How much will they
spend in all for the trip.
STEP 3: OPERATION.
Addition
₱ 12,949
3,864
+ 5,903
₱ 22,716
Therefore, the amount that James and Iris will spend
for the trip to Mount Apo is ₱ 22,716.
PROBLEM SOLVING AND APPLICATION!
CONCEPTS AND SKILLS:
DIRECTION: Encircle the information that is not needed to
solve the problem.
11. In a library, there are 250 books on the first shelf, 550
books on the second, and 850 books on the third shelf.
b. How many books are on the first six shelves in the library?
PROBLEM SOLVING AND APPLICATION!
CONCEPTS AND SKILLS:
DIRECTION: Answer completely.