Steps for Solving Algebraic Word Problems:

Algebraic word problems can includes any number of unknowns, and they can need any number of equations to solve. Therefore, regardless of the number of unknowns or equations included, the primary approach to solving these problems is the similar. First, condense the available information into algebraic equations, and second is solve the equations.  The most straightforward category of algebraic word problems are those that requires only one equation to solve. These problems are solved using five primary steps.

Step 1. Let some letter, like as x, and represent one of the unknowns.

Step 2. Express the other unknowns in terms of x using the information given in the problem.

Step 3. Write an equation which says in symbols exactly what the problem says in words.

Step 4. Solve the equation.

Step 5. Check the answer to see that it satisfies the conditions begins in the problem.