Solving math word problems and setting up equations
I was asked,
I need an easy and helpful way to teach writing equations:
Example: Helen has 2 inches of hair cut off each time she goes to the hair salon. If h equals the length of hair before she cuts it and c equals the length of hair after she cuts it, which equation would you use to find the length of Helen's hair after she visit the hair salon?
a) h = 2 - c c) c = h - 2
b) c = 2 - h d) h = c - 2
Is there a single method to teaching students how to write algebraic equations?...