1. The problem is to solve a word problem involving algebraic expressions or equations. 2. First, identify the unknowns and assign variables to them. 3. Write down the relationships described in the problem as algebraic equations. 4. Use algebraic methods such as substitution, elimination, or factoring to solve the equations. 5. Check the solution by substituting back into the original problem to ensure it makes sense. 6. State the final answer clearly. Since the user did not provide a specific word problem, please provide the exact problem to solve.