What is step 2 in the problem-solving process?

a. read the problem.
b. find a relationship between what is given and what must be found.
c. write down the facts and figures.
d. do the work.

What is the equation and solution for the sentence? the sum of a number and thirty-one is one hundred thirteen. write the equation as n-31=113 and subtract 31 from both sides. the answer is 82. write the equation as n+31=113 and subtract 31 from both sides. the answer is 82. write the equation as n+31=113 and add 31 to both sides. the answer is 144. write the equation as n-31=113 and add 31 to both sides. the answer is 144.

Arectangular exercise mat has a perimeter of 36 feet the length of the mat is twich the width writeand solve an equation to determine the length in feet. of the mat then find the area in square feet of the mart

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