SOLUTION: Pablo has 5 less than thrice the number of hats Juan has. If Pablo has 25 hats, how many hats does Juan have? First, list any helpful keywords and prepositions that you might use t

Question 1171605: Pablo has 5 less than thrice the number of hats Juan has. If Pablo has 25 hats, how many hats does Juan have? First, list any helpful keywords and prepositions that you might use to create an algebraic equation. Secondly, answer the following question: What operations will you be using? Thirdly, type a potential algebraic equation that will help you solve the problem. Lastly, answer the following questions (don't forget the units): How many hats does each boy have?
Answer by ikleyn(52792) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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May I give a useful advise to you ?

Remove all these annoying instructions from the problem.

They really are VERY BAD and really INTERFERE your mind to start working.

After that, turn on your mind.

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When you solve word problem/problems, your major task is to make / (to create) equation/equations.

For it, your mind should be FREE.

It is the same as a small healthy child does not use crutches when he (or she) learns to walk.

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