How do you solve a linear word problem?

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Solution

Different ways involved in solving a linear equation word problem:
Denote the given unknown by the variables as x, y,…. so on
Translate the problem to the mathematical statements.
Form a linear equation in one variable using the conditions given in the problems.
Solve the equation for the unknown.
Hence, we can solve the linear word problem by above 4 steps.

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