Guess Method A Way to Solve Equations G

Guess Method A Way to Solve Equations

G • Given – Underline the given values or numbers in the word problem. Label with the variable. List in “G” box. • Ex: What is the speed of a rocket that travels 9000 d meters in 12. 12 t seconds? G d = 9000 m t = 12. 12 s U E S S

U • Unknown – The value you must solve for; What is the question asking you for? Circle the word and label with a variable. List in “U” box. • Ex: What is the speed of a rocket that travels 9000 d meters in 12. 12 t seconds? G d = 9000 m t = 12. 12 s U Speed = v = ? E S S

E • Equation – Formula you will use from formula chart to solve for the unknown. It will have the given variables in the equation. List in the “E” Box. • Ex: What is the speed of a rocket that travels 9000 d meters in 12. 12 t seconds? (Velocity = distance/time) G d = 9000 m t = 12. 12 s U E Speed = v = ? v = d/t S S

S • Solve – Replace variables from equation with the numbers in the given box. Record in the “S” box. G d = 9000 m t = 12. 12 s U E S Speed = v = ? v = d/t 9000/12. 12 = S

S • Solution – Your final answer. Plug the solve box into a calculator and record the answer. Make sure to include units. G d = 9000 m t = 12. 12 s U E S S Speed = v = ? v = d/t 9000/12. 12 = 742. 57 m/s