How do you do algebra problems?

Answer 1

-- Take the statement of the problem that you're given.

-- Make sure you understand exactly what the question is,

and what you're expected to find.

-- Use the methods and procedures you've learned in your algebra studies

to manipulate the given problem and answer the question.

If you've been a student in an algebra class, then you've received several hours

of explanation and practice in "doing" them.