2.2.2 Solving for Perimeter

Question 1

Formula

Answer 1

a generalized equation for a characteristic or action that works in every situation of its kind. You use a formula by choosing it for the situation you have and then substituting into the formula the specific facts of your situation, and solving for what you need to know.

Question 2

Always check when you’re done to be sure

Answer 2

1. You have every answer asked for in the problem.

2. The answer works with the facts in the problem.

Question 3

The most important part of working with any word problem

Answer 3

the translation process that creates the equation you will work with