Question

I have a hard time with word problems. Could someone please help.
Translate each problem situation to a system of equations. Do not attempt to solve, but save for later use. A nontoxic wood furniture polish can be made by mixing mineral (or olive) oil with vinegar. To make a 16-oz batch for a squirt bottle, Jazmun uses an amount of mineral oil that is 4 oz more than twice the amount of vinegar. How much of each ingredient is required?

Answer 1

So we are mixing vinegar and oil.\

Start by giving them their own variable names.

vinegar will be b and oil will be o

If the amount of oil we need is 4 more than twice the vinegar, it directly translates into

O = 4 + 2V

^Where O is the oil again and 4 + means "4 more than" and 2V means "twice the amount of vinegar"


Math is a language as easy as English. You just have to be able to express yourself. It comes with practice, which I recommend.

Answer 2

thank you so much, the way you explained it was perfect, very helpful