There are 3 main types of combustion analysis questions: 1) finding CxHy given volumes of CO2, O2, and CxHy, 2) finding CxHy given a change in volume and volume of CO2, and 3) finding CxHyOz given masses of CO2, H2O, and CxHyOz. The strategies involve using mole ratios from the balanced equation and determining unknown quantities based on known volumes or masses. Common mistakes in titration problems involve not accounting for dilution or sampling when volumes have been changed or aliquots taken. Redox titrations can determine oxidation states by finding electrons transferred using mole ratios in the balanced equation.