Steps for Successful Problem Solving 2014-10-31

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Steps for Successful Problem Solving

1. Read the problem carefully.

2. Draw a diagram.

3. List the given information and identify the unknown.

4. Choose a formula (or formulas to combine).

5. Cancel any variables in the equation that are equal to zero.

6. Rearrange the equations to isolate the unknown variable.

7. Substitute the values and solve, include units.

8. Check your work.