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Mastering the G.U.E.S.S. Method

This document outlines a 5-step process for solving word problems: 1) Identify the given information, 2) Determine what is unknown, 3) Select the appropriate equation(s) to use, 4) Substitute the numbers into the equation, and 5) Solve the equation using a calculator and be sure to include the correct units in the answer.

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Mastering the G.U.E.S.S. Method

This document outlines a 5-step process for solving word problems: 1) Identify the given information, 2) Determine what is unknown, 3) Select the appropriate equation(s) to use, 4) Substitute the numbers into the equation, and 5) Solve the equation using a calculator and be sure to include the correct units in the answer.

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G Given, identify the given

information

U Unknown, what are you


trying to solve for?

E
Equation, what
equation(s) should you
use?

S
Substitute, the numbers
for the letters in the
equation

S
Solve, plug in your
calculator, chug get an
answer… don’t forget
the units!
G Given, identify the given
information

U Unknown, what are you


trying to solve for?

E
Equation, what
equation(s) should you
use?

S
Substitute, the numbers
for the letters in the
equation

S
Solve, plug in your
calculator, chug get an
answer… don’t forget
the units!

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