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Understanding LHS and RHS in Math

The document outlines the steps to solve a mathematical model, including defining the question, known inputs, assumptions, diagramming the model components, writing the mathematical expressions, checking for dimensional consistency, planning the solution approach, obtaining the solution, checking the results, and drawing conclusions. The goal is to highlight the key elements that need to be addressed when developing and solving a mathematical model of a problem.

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Understanding LHS and RHS in Math

The document outlines the steps to solve a mathematical model, including defining the question, known inputs, assumptions, diagramming the model components, writing the mathematical expressions, checking for dimensional consistency, planning the solution approach, obtaining the solution, checking the results, and drawing conclusions. The goal is to highlight the key elements that need to be addressed when developing and solving a mathematical model of a problem.

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The question What is the question that you are being asked to solve?

This
should highlight what the output of your model needs to be.

Known What information do you have that is known? This is a starting


point for the inputs to your model

Assumptions The assumptions constrain your model, what assumptions are


you introducing? Note you will often identify more assumptions
when you check and explore your solution

Diagram Draw a diagram of how the different components of your model


interact. Start to introduce notation (don’t forget to identify the
dimensions)

Model Write your mathematical model. Identify any additional notation


you have introduced.

Dimensions Confirm that your model is dimensionally consistent.


consistent?

Plan How will you approach solving this model? Is it similar to other
models? Will you look at analytical or numerical approaches?

Solution Solve the model.

Check Is your answer sensible? Does it answer the question you


identified? If not – what changes do you need to make?

Conclusions What inferences can you draw from your solution? Explore the
results and write an answer to the question you identified.

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