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extracting equations out of word problems

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by resilient » Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:49 pm
Often times, I will be going through a word problem and then realize that the whole question hinges on extracting th equation out of the word problem. Personally, I believe that this is slightly different obstacle than simple math translations. Does anyone know where to go to learn more about getting GOOD at this topic. THis will surely erase a big obstacle in my studies.
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by simplyjat » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:05 am
The best way is to practice....

It would be better is you pick up your high school math book and re-read it. There is one MGMAT book on word problems, that might help as well...
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by AleksandrM » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:17 am
The best way to get better at doing word problems is to keep practicing them. However, I suggest going to the library and loaning a couple of books on beginners and intermediate algebra. You will find a lot of help there. Other than that, just practice practice and practice.
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