Update generate_question_support.py

generate_question_support.py

@@ -62,26 +62,53 @@ def percent_template(q, nums):
 
 
 def algebra_template(q, nums):
+    text = q["questionText"]
+
+    # Try to extract equation
+    match = re.search(r"([^\?]+)=([^\?]+)", text)
+    
+    if match:
+        lhs = match.group(1).strip()
+        rhs = match.group(2).strip()
+
+        return {
+            "first_step": f"Start with the equation: {lhs} = {rhs}",
+            "hint_1": "Focus on isolating the variable.",
+            "hint_2": "Undo addition/subtraction first.",
+            "hint_3": "Then undo multiplication/division.",
+            "walkthrough_steps": [
+                f"Start with: {lhs} = {rhs}",
+                "Move constants to one side.",
+                "Undo multiplication/division.",
+                "Solve for the variable."
+            ],
+            "method_explanation": [
+                "Solve by isolating the variable.",
+                "Reverse operations step by step.",
+                "Keep both sides balanced."
+            ],
+            "common_trap": "Forgetting to reverse operations in the correct order."
+        }
+
+    # fallback if parsing fails
     return {
-        "first_step": "Write the equation clearly and identify the variable.",
-        "hint_1": f"Look at the structure: {q['questionText'][:50]}...",
+        "first_step": "Identify the variable and isolate it step by step.",
+        "hint_1": "Look at what operations are applied to the variable.",
         "hint_2": "Undo operations in reverse order.",
-        "hint_3": "Keep both sides balanced while isolating the variable.",
+        "hint_3": "Keep both sides balanced while simplifying.",
         "walkthrough_steps": [
-            "Identify the equation.",
+            "Identify the variable.",
             "Move constants to one side.",
             "Undo multiplication/division.",
-            "Solve for the variable."
+            "Simplify to isolate the variable."
         ],
         "method_explanation": [
-            "Solve by isolating the variable step by step.",
-            "Reverse operations carefully.",
-            "Check your result by substitution."
+            "Algebra problems require isolating the variable.",
+            "Reverse operations systematically."
         ],
         "common_trap": "Forgetting to apply operations to both sides."
     }
 
-
 def ratio_template(q, nums):
     return {
         "first_step": "Break the ratio into total parts.",