Answer:

Step 1: Understand the problem.

- Sometimes the problem lies in understanding the problem.

Step 2: Devise a plan. (translate)

- When you devise a plan (translate), you come up with a way to solve the problem. Setting up an equation, drawing a diagram, and making a chart are all ways that you can go about solving your problem.

Step 3: Carry out the plan. (solve)

- The next step, carry out the plan (solve), is big. This is where you solve the equation you came up with in your 'devise a plan' step.

Step 4: Look back (check and interpret)

- You may be familiar with the expression 'don't look back'. In problem solving it is good to look back (check and interpret). Basically, check to see if you used all your information and that the answer makes sense. If your answer does check out, make sure that you write your final answer with the correct labeling.