2. Solving Word Problems In Algebra County

3. Write H eading Write E quation S olve Equation Write S olution asked for

4. On Wednesday, Harry picked 3 times as many quarts of berries as on Tuesday. On Thursday, he picked 5 times as many quarts as on Tuesday. In all he picked 153 quarts. Find the number he picked each day. The heading defines the variables needed to solve the problem. x is the variable we know the least about.

5. On Wednesday, Harry picked 3 times as many quarts of berries as on Tuesday. On Thursday, he picked 5 times as many quarts as on Tuesday. In all he picked 153 quarts. Find the number he picked each day. For this problem, we need to make variables for: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Which one do we know the least about?

6. On Wednesday, Harry picked 3 times as many quarts of berries as on Tuesday. On Thursday, he picked 5 times as many quarts as on Tuesday. In all he picked 153 quarts. Find the number he picked each day. “In all” means add up all the variables for each day.

7. Now, go back to the heading to write all the solutions asked for.

8. On Wednesday, Harry picked 3 times as many quarts of berries as on Tuesday. On Thursday, he picked 5 times as many quarts as on Tuesday. In all he picked 153 quarts. Find the number he picked each day. For this problem, we need to make variables for: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

9. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday We can check it by adding the three answers together to see if we get 153.