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#1 2024-03-30 06:06:22
- mathxyz
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Words To Algebraic Expression
Every math book I've ever owned explains how to solve word problems this way:
1. Let x = what we are looking for in the problem.
2. Convert words to algebraic expressions.
3. Draw a diagram if needed.
4. Solve for x.
However, this is easier said than done.
What do you say? I say it has everything to do with understanding what is going on in the problem.
By the way, I am not talking about simple problems like this one:
Rita has 2 apples. She paid 25 cents for each apple. What is Rita's total?
I am talking about algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, SAT, GRE, AND GMAT word problems.
You say?
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#2 2024-03-30 07:17:47
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Re: Words To Algebraic Expression
I'd probably say something similar.
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#3 2024-03-30 07:53:16
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Re: Words To Algebraic Expression
I'd probably say something similar.
Bob
I will put you to the test. Can you answer word problems using the 4 listed steps?
If so, I will post a few GRE, SAT, and GMAT applications. I want you to use the 4 listed steps to solve NOT SO EASY word problems.
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#4 2024-04-01 02:42:37
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Re: Words To Algebraic Expression
What do you say? I say it has everything to do with understanding what is going on in the problem.
By the way, I am not talking about simple problems...
Indeed, this is the first step in designing every part of a new application.
Every living thing has no choice but to execute its pre-programmed instructions embedded in it (known as instincts).
But only a human may have the freedom and ability to oppose his natural robotic nature.
But, by opposing it, such a human becomes no more of this world.
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#5 2024-04-01 02:55:48
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Re: Words To Algebraic Expression
FelizNYC wrote:What do you say? I say it has everything to do with understanding what is going on in the problem.
By the way, I am not talking about simple problems...Indeed, this is the first step in designing every part of a new application.
I shall put this site to the test. I will search for SAT, GRE, and GMAT problems to post here.
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