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Math Word Problems
I really am good at math. Last year, we all took an algebra test to pick out students who would be in an advanced class for math the next year. I was one who was chosen. The issue is, even though I understand completely the ideas, on quizzes and tests I don't get 100's or A's any more because there are many word problems. I just can't seem to convert a math word problem to the basic skeleton. Is there any way I can get this all together so I don't have to worry about passing a subject that I actually understand and like? Thanks to anyone who can help.
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A lot of mathematicians face this problem. Word problems are real math though, you're not going to be out working in the real world and come to a "7(x + 3) = 24" What you need to do is study the basic concepts, and when you are actually reading the problem, take all the information the problem gives you, and list it along with what you need to find. For a simple example:
Today, Timmy got three pies at the market, for $3.00 each. He ate 2 and three-quarters pies and sold the last quarter pie for a quarter of the cost of a whole pie. How much money did he spend?
What do you know?
Bought 3 pies
Pie = $3
Sold pie for $3.00/4
What do you need to find?
Total money spent.
This example is obviously a lot simpler than anything you'll see, but if you just seperate the main information, and understand the concepts, you will have no problem.
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