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Solving Math Word Problems ACC Summer Institute 2005 Fidel Rodriguez Jimmy Clark Time and Distance Word Problems Basic Concepts d distance r rate of speed t time d r X t r d / t t d / r Process for Solving Math Word Problems Follow these steps to solve math word problems: State what is given State what is required Solve problem Prove your solution A Helpful Hint Create a table or grid on paper or in Word. Sample columns: Row headings d r X times t Solving a Sample Distance Problem A 555-mile plane trip was flown at two speeds. For the first part of the trip, the averag