An example of the standard format
The Problem
Jane worked a 40 hour week at $4.50 an hour. How much was her wage?
The Analysis
The problem asks for a wage and specifies a rate and a duration, so the formula
rate x time = wage
from the formula list is appropriate.
All that is necessary to solve this equation is to switch the sides of the
equation.
The Chart
Organize the facts into chart form.
The Solution
Step 1: Write the equation from the chart.
rate X time = wage
Step 2: Solve the equation symbolically.
wage = rate X time
The Program
Combine the Solution with the Chart to form
the Program.
The Answer
Click start to run the program and generate
the answer.
Exercises
All problem pages have links to exercises
which can be solved by using the techniques
learned. The exercises can be solved
interactively.