Paul Zengio Cede B.
Cabal BSMAR-E ALPHA 1
1. AGE WORLD PROBLEM
John Rey is 12 years older than Emeterio, five years ago. The sum of their gaewas
28. How old are they now?
Name Age now 5 years ago
John Rey X X-5
Emeterio X+12 X+12-5 = X+7
( X – 5 ) + ( X + 7) = 28 X + 12
2X +2 + 28 13+12
2X+2-2=28 -2 25 John Rey’s age now
2x=26
2 2
X=13 Emeterio’s age now
Check:
Emeterio 13-5=8
John Rey 25-5=20
28
Explanation:
This problem is about finding the current age of John Rey and Emeterio. We
Know John Rey is 12 years older than Emeterio and five year ago their
combined
age was 28.
To solve it, we use algebra:
1. Let X be Emeterio’s current age
2. John Rey’s current age is x+12
3. Five years ago, their age were x-6 and x+7
4. The equqtion is ! (x-5)+(x+7)=28
5. Solving for X we get x=13
6. Ther fore, Emeterio is 13 years old, and John Rey is 25 years old
2. MIX TURE PROBLEM
Darren decides to mix 10% solution with 30% solution to make his own 15% solution.
Darren needs 10 liters of the 15% acid solution. how many liters of 10% solution and
30%
Solution should Darren use ?
Solution
% (rate) amount total
1st solution 0.10 X 0.10
2nd solution 0.30 Y+X=10 0.30(10-x)
mixture 0.15 Y=10-X 0.15(10)
Equation:
0.10x+0.30(10-x)=0.15(10)
0.10x+3-0.30x=1.5
0.10x-0.30x=1.5-3
-0.20x=-1.5
X= -1.5
-0.20
X=7.5
Answer:
First solution =7.5 liters
Second solution =2.5 liters
Explanation:
Darren wants to mix a 10% solution with a 30% solution to make a 15%
solution he
needs 10 liters of the final solution.
the problem uses algebra to figure out how much of each solution he
needs.
The answer is 7.5liters of the 10% solution and 2.5 liters of the 30%
solution
3. DISTANCE,RATE AND TIME
Jerlou and Junday are driving a motorcycle tp ward’s each other Jerlou is driving at a
speed of 120 kph and Junday is driving at a speed of 80 kph. If they are currently 100
miles apart how many hours will it take for them to meet ?
Calculate combined speed
120 kph +80 kph =200 kph
Covert distance from miles to kilometers
100 miles x 1.60934 km/mile = 160.934 km
Calculate time using DRT formula
Time = DISTANCE
RATE
TIME =160.934 km =0.80467 hours
200 kph
Answer:
It well take approximately 0.80467 hours ( or about 48.28 minutes ) for Jerlou
and
Junday to meet.
Explanation:
Two people are driving to wards each other one is going 120 kph the other
is 80
kph. They start 100miles apart ( about 160.9km ) adding their speeds
(120kph+80kph=200kph) shows they close the distance at 200kph dirving the distance
by the combined speed ( 160.9km /200kph=o.8 hours ) give the time until they meet
(about 48 minutes ).
After answering your own formulated problems. the following questions should be
answered.
1. How did you formulate your own problem from the 3 topics mentioned?
Answer: I identified key concepts from each of the three topics and combined them to
create a problem that required applying knowledge from all three areas. For example, if
the topics were "algebra," "geometry," and "calculus," I might create a problem involving
finding the area of a geometric shape using calculus techniques and algebraic equations.
2. How did you determine that your own constructed problem is aligned in the 3 topics
mentioned?
Answer: I checked that each topic's core concepts were necessary to solve the problem.
Each topic's application was essential to arriving at the solution, ensuring alignment.
3. What do you think of the level of difficulty you encountered upon constructing the
problem?
Answer: I found constructing the problem to be moderately challenging. It required
careful consideration to ensure the problem accurately integrated all three topics
without being overly complex.
4. How did you arrive at your answers?
Answer: I applied the relevant concepts and techniques from each of the three topics
systematically. I used logical reasoning and mathematical calculations to reach the final
solution.
5. Enumerate the steps you follow upon answering your constructed problems.
Answer:
1. Carefully read and understand the problem statement.
2. Identify the relevant concepts and techniques from each topic.
3. Develop a plan to approach the problem systematically.
4. Execute the plan, showing all work and calculations.
5. Check the solution for accuracy and reasonableness.
6. Clearly present the solution in a logical and understandable manner.
