Learning Objectives

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Chapter 7 - Solving practical problems with mathematics

• be able to translate practical problems expressed verbally into a mathematical format, to use mathematical ideas to solve the problem, and to interpret your solution in the practical terms of the original problem
• be aware of the simplifications which may take place in making the transition from a practical to a mathematical format
• be aware of the potential limitations on the extent to which the mathematical solution may be practically useful.