Study GuideMath Word Problems–Equations1. Keywords Indicating EqualityOne of thehardest parts of solving word problemsis writing thecorrect equation. Once theequation is written correctly, solving it is usually much easier.To write the correct equation, you must recognizekeywords that indicate equality. These words tellyou where to place theequal sign (=).1.1Equality KeywordsThe following words and phrases translate directly to theequal sign (=):•IS•IS EQUAL TO•EQUALS•YIELDS•RESULTS IN•THE RESULT IS•IS THE SAME ASThese keywords use thedirect translation strategy.That means:•Youdo not change the order•You place= exactly where the equality word appearsExample 1: Writing an Equation with Multiple KeywordsTwice the difference between a number and five is equal to negative fourteenPreview Mode
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