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by LiquidFireAK » Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:30 am
Hey guys,

Im struggling with translating word problems into equations.. do you guys have any reccomendations on how to learn it? I've tried Manhatten GMAT, and it seems confusing...

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by [email protected] » Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:13 am
Hi LiquidFireAK,

You're posting a rather "broad" question, so I'm forced to offer a broad answer. Translating sentences into equations requires a few things:

1) Know the math vocabulary
2) Know "where" the equal/inequality sign goes
3) Assign variables as appropriate
4) Learn the "quirky" phrases and what they translate into

Much of this comes down to practice. If a sentence seems wordy or overwhelming, try breaking the sentence down into pieces and write the pieces down in order.

Do you have any examples of translations that you found difficult?

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