Jocelyn is thinking of a number. She says that if you double the number and then take away 7 the answer will be 15. What number is Jocelyn thinking about?

What is this problem about? What does it say?

What do you think the variable should represent? Why?

Clearly define the variable.

What words in the problem can you relate to math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)?

Write an equation that translates this word problem into Math language.

Solve the equation.

Is your answer reasonable? Check your answer.