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mathxyz

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Words To Algebraic Expression

Every math book I've ever owned explains how to solve word problems this way:

1. Let x = what we are looking for in the problem.

2. Convert words to algebraic expressions.

3. Draw a diagram if needed.

4. Solve for x.

However, this is easier said than done.

What do you say? I say it has everything to do with understanding what is going on in the problem.

By the way, I am not talking about simple problems like this one:

Rita has 2 apples. She paid 25 cents for each apple. What is Rita's total?

I am talking about algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, SAT, GRE, AND GMAT word problems.

You say?

Bob

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Re: Words To Algebraic Expression

I'd probably say something similar.

Bob

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mathxyz

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From: Brooklyn, NY

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Re: Words To Algebraic Expression

I'd probably say something similar.

Bob

I will put you to the test. Can you answer word problems using the 4 listed steps?

If so, I will post a few GRE, SAT, and GMAT applications. I want you to use the 4 listed steps to solve NOT SO EASY word problems.

KerimF

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Re: Words To Algebraic Expression

What do you say? I say it has everything to do with understanding what is going on in the problem.
By the way, I am not talking about simple problems...

Indeed, this is the first step in designing every part of a new application.

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But only a human may have the freedom and ability to oppose his natural robotic nature.
But, by opposing it, such a human becomes no more of this world.

mathxyz

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From: Brooklyn, NY

Registered: 2024-02-24

Posts: 1,053

Re: Words To Algebraic Expression

What do you say? I say it has everything to do with understanding what is going on in the problem.
By the way, I am not talking about simple problems...

Indeed, this is the first step in designing every part of a new application.

I shall put this site to the test. I will search for SAT, GRE, and GMAT problems to post here.