How to Solve Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems
TL;DR: Pythagorean theorem word problems love to disguise themselves, a ladder leaning on a wall, a ramp, a diagonal TV screen, a shortcut across the woods. Behind every one of them sits the same equation: a squared plus b squared equals c squared. The trick is to sketch the right triangle, label which side is […]
How to Write Linear Functions Word Problems
To write a linear function from a word problem, find the rate of change and the starting amount. The rate (per hour, per item, per mile) is the slope m, and the starting amount is the y-intercept b, so the function is y = mx + b. For example, a taxi that charges $3 plus […]
