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?
About the Author: Mary Jane Sterling is the author of numerous For Dummies books.
368 Pages
Mathematics, Algebra

Description

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.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.12 Inches (H) x 7.55 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.19 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 368

Genre: Mathematics

Sub-Genre: Algebra

Publisher: For Dummies

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Mary Jane Sterling

Language: English

Street Date: October 29, 2007

TCIN: 77735301

UPC: 9780470146606

Item Number (DPCI): 247-61-3547

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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