Step 1: Construct Algebraic Formulae

Step 2: Formulate Algebraic Equation(s)

Step 3: Solve the Algebraic Equation

EXAMPLE
Some birds were flying and met a bird on their
way. The bird greeted them; hello hundred!
They said we are not hundred; we need half of
us plus you to make us hundred. How many
birds were flying?
SOLUTION
Step 1: Construct Algebraic Formulae
Let the number of birds be x
Then half the number of birds will be

Step 2: Formulate Algebraic Equation(s)

Then, x + + 1 = 100

Step 3: Solve the Algebraic Equation

2x + x + 2 = 200 (Multiply both sides by 2)

2x + x = 200 – 2 (Transfer numerals to RHS)

3x = 198 Collect like terms)

x = 66(Divide throughout by 3)

Therefore, the correct answer is C