Math Word Problems for Dummies - by Mary Jane Sterling (Paperback)

About the Book

Outlines strategies and presents advice for how to solve arithmatic, algebraic, or geometric word problems, showing readers how to transform story questions into simpler problems using units, pictures or charts, and equations.

Book Synopsis

Covers percentages, probability, proportions, and more

Get a grip on all types of word problems by applying them to real life

Are you mystified by math word problems? This easy-to-understand guide shows you how to conquer these tricky questions with a step-by-step plan for finding the right solution each and every time, no matter the kind or level of problem. From learning math lingo and performing operations to calculating formulas and writing equations, you'll get all the skills you need to succeed!

Discover how to:


* Translate word problems into plain English
*

Brush up on basic math skills
*

Plug in the right operation or formula
*

Tackle algebraic and geometric problems
*

Check your answers to see if they work

From the Back Cover

Covers percentages, probability, proportions, and more

Get a grip on all types of word problems by applying them to real life

Are you mystified by math word problems? This easy-to-understand guide shows you how to conquer these tricky questions with a step-by-step plan for finding the right solution each and every time, no matter the kind or level of problem. From learning math lingo and performing operations to calculating formulas and writing equations, you'll get all the skills you need to succeed!

Discover how to:

• Translate word problems into plain English
• Brush up on basic math skills
• Plug in the right operation or formula
• Tackle algebraic and geometric problems
• Check your answers to see if they work

About the Author

Mary Jane Sterling is the author of numerous For Dummies books. She has been teaching at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 25 years.