A Student Who Is Having a Problem Solving a Mathematical

question 71

Multiple Choice

A student who is having a problem solving a mathematical word problem realizes that she might figure out a solution more quickly by depicting the elements of the problem in a drawing. This problem-solving technique is often referred to as

• A) solving an analogous problem.
• B) working on a similar problem
• C) breaking the problem into parts.
• D) creating an external representation of the problem.

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Definitions:

Public Works Programs

Government-funded projects designed to build or improve public infrastructure, such as roads and parks.

Tax Rates

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed, which can vary based on income level, type of income, or jurisdiction.

Federal Budget Deficits

The shortfall that occurs when the U.S. government's expenditures surpass its revenues in a fiscal year, leading to increased borrowing.

National Debt

The total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed, typically as a result of budget deficits, through issuing securities and government bonds.