The first step in solving problems is to gather facts and make assumptions.

The open source database management system used in LAMP development is ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

If bulk candy costs $4.00 a pound, how much will '/4 pound cost?

Let x equal what you are trying to find x = ($ / purchase) Note: The unit "purchase" is made up. Reciprocal factors 4 ($ / lb) 1 /4 (lb / $) Build an equation x ($ / purchase) = 4.00 ($ /1b) * 1/4 (lb / purchase)