Identify the problem type
Write down the given information
Define the unknowns
Choose the appropriate formula or method
Simplify the expressions
Solve step by step
Check the result
Verify the answer fits the original problem
Rework if needed
Identify the problem type
Write down the given information
Define the unknowns
Choose the appropriate formula or method
Simplify the expressions
Solve step by step
Check the result
Verify the answer fits the original problem
Rework if needed