The seven step process of answering a word problem about acceleration and velocity goes like this:
1) Write the question, specifically what you need to find. So you can make the question more concise, only writing exactly what you need to find.
2)Write down your givens in order of d, a, t, v, initial v
3) Make a sketch to help your understanding of the problem, and be sure to include a set of axes.
4) Choose the correct equation, either dat, vat, or vad.
5)"plug&chug" plug in your values and get your answer!
6) Box your answer
7) Check to make sure your answer is logical

Here's an example: