How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra, 2nd Edition


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Solving word problems has never been easier than with Schaum's How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra! This popular study guide shows students easy ways to solve what they struggle with most in algebra: word problems. How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra, Second Edition, is ideal for anyone who wants to master these skills. Completely updated, with contemporary language and examples, features solution methods that are easy to learn and remember, plus a self-test.




How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra, 2nd Edition


Book Description

Solving word problems has never been easier than with Schaum's How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra! This popular study guide shows students easy ways to solve what they struggle with most in algebra: word problems. How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra, Second Edition, is ideal for anyone who wants to master these skills. Completely updated, with contemporary language and examples, features solution methods that are easy to learn and remember, plus a self-test.




Master Math


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Get ready to master the unknown number! Master Math: Solving Word Problems is a comprehensive reference guide that explains and clarifies the difficulties people often face with word problems, in a simple, easy-to-follow style and format. Beginning with the most basic types of word problems and progressing through to the more advanced, Solving Word Problems shows you how to focus first on the words in the problem, and then on the numbers, breaking down the problem into smaller segments to help you work through. Using familiar situations from everyday life such as percents and discounts, interest, motion and speed, and probability, each type of word problem is taught using step-by-step procedures, solutions, and examples. And end-of-chapter problems will help you practice what you learned. A complete table of contents and a comprehensive index enable you to quickly find specific topics, and the approachable style and format facilitate an understanding of what can be intimidating and tricky skills. Perfect for both students who need some extra help or rusty professionals who want to brush up, Solving Word Problems will help you master everything from simple equations and percents to statistics and probability!




Challenging Problems in Algebra


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Over 300 unusual problems, ranging from easy to difficult, involving equations and inequalities, Diophantine equations, number theory, quadratic equations, logarithms, more. Detailed solutions, as well as brief answers, for all problems are provided.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Algebra Word Problems


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Algebra word problems-- three words that many students dread. Take the fear out of word problems, as you learn to unravel each type of problems and get tips for breaking them down into workable portions.




400 Practice Algebra Word Problems (with Help and Solutions)


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If you want to improve your Algebra word problem-solving skills, this book is filled with what you need the most: Practice! "400 Practice Algebra Word Problems (With Help and Solutions)" will make a great standalone or supplemental practice guide for you if you're serious about developing your math word problem-solving skills or raising your grades in school. It contains 400 practice word problems that will sharpen your skills at solving problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, mixed-operations, systems of equations, mixtures, rates and time, work, and even more! It starts simple and will gradually build your skills from the ground up by presenting word problems from basic to more difficult. And in case you come upon any word problem that gives you trouble, it provides sample equations for each word problem to give you a hint or a nudge in the right direction. Solutions are also given to ensure that you will arrive at the correct answers. But that's not all. "400 Practice Algebra Word Problems (With Help and Solutions)" also contains an entire section dedicated to giving you hints, tips, and useful tricks that they don't teach you in school to help you master the hardest part about solving word problems--translating the written words into mathematical equations. And unlike other books, it won't lock you into a rigid, step-by-step solving process or force you to solve word problems in any particular way. It gives you the opportunity to practice and learn in the way that suits you best! So start practicing!




HOW TO SOLVE WORD PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS (EBOOK)


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Presents tools for mastering math word problems, including step-by-step guidance, examples, and problems with explained answers.




Algebra Word Problems


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Having a problem with word problems? Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson introduces simple ways to tackle tricky word problems with algebra. Real world examples make the book easy to read and are great for students to use on their own, or with parents, teachers, or tutors. Free downloadable worksheets are available on www.enslow.com.




Word Problems, Grade 7


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Spectrum(R) Word Problems for grade 7 includes practice for essential math skills, such as real world applications, multi-step word problems, variables, ratio and proportion, perimeter, area and volume, percents, statistics and more. Spectrum(R) Word Problems supplement to classroom work and proficiency test preparation. The series provides examples of how the math skills students learn in school apply to everyday life with challenging, multi-step word problems. It features practice with word problems that are an essential part of the Common Core State Standards. Word problem practice is provided for essential math skills, such as fractions, decimals, percents, metric and customary measurement, graphs and probability, and preparing for algebra and more.




How to Solve Word Problems in Calculus


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Considered to be the hardest mathematical problems to solve, word problems continue to terrify students across all math disciplines. This new title in the World Problems series demystifies these difficult problems once and for all by showing even the most math-phobic readers simple, step-by-step tips and techniques. How to Solve World Problems in Calculus reviews important concepts in calculus and provides solved problems and step-by-step solutions. Once students have mastered the basic approaches to solving calculus word problems, they will confidently apply these new mathematical principles to even the most challenging advanced problems.Each chapter features an introduction to a problem type, definitions, related theorems, and formulas.Topics range from vital pre-calculus review to traditional calculus first-course content.Sample problems with solutions and a 50-problem chapter are ideal for self-testing.Fully explained examples with step-by-step solutions.