Computation and Problem Solving

Question 1

Golden rule of equations

Answer 1

-what you do on left side of the equation, you have to do on the right

Question 2

Inequalities

Answer 2

• treat inequality sign as an equal sign
• is like an equation EXCEPT: if you’re multiplying/dividing by a negative number, you must flip the sign of the inequality

Question 3

Keys to identifying a backsolving question

Answer 3

1. Numbers in answer choices
2. Does it seem like you need to write an algebraic equation to solve problem traditionally?
3. Question asks for a specific amount