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Section 1.4 – Day 2
More practice with problem solving
Directions: Solve each problem with your group. Please show all
your work. Make sure you truly understand each problem because
I will randomly select people to present their work once everyone
is finished.
1) A train leaves the station at 6pm traveling west at 80mi/h. On a
parallel track, a second train leaves the station 3 hours later
traveling west at 100 mi/hr. At what time will the second train
catch up with the first?
2) The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 363. Find the smallest
integer.
3) Ms. P’s mom is 2 years older than twice Ms. P’s age. Their ages
add up to 86. How old is Ms. P?
Advanced Algebra I – Section 1.4
More practice with word problems
Name: ____________________
per:
Directions: Use the problem solving process we learned in class to solve each of the following. You must show
all work. You must define your variables and write an equation for each problem to get full credit.
1) The two congruent sides of an isosceles triangle are 8in less than twice the base. The perimeter of the triangle
is 74in. What is the length of the base?
2) The sum of three consecutive integers is 48. Find the three integers.
3) Peeta Mellark leaves the Victors’ Village travelling at 10 km/h. Two hours later, Katniss Everdeen leaves
travelling at 20 km/h in the same direction. How long does it take Katniss to catch Peeta?
4) A number is 19 less than another number. The sum of the numbers is 115. Find the smaller number.
5) An autographed copy of The Hunger Games is on sale for 19.99% off the original price. If Ms. P paid $25 for
the autographed book, what was its original price?
6) Write and solve your own consecutive integer problem