intro to word problems
summary
this content provides a comprehensive guide to tackling word problems on the gre, emphasizing algebraic techniques and alternative problem-solving strategies.
- word problems are a significant category in the gre, requiring the translation of words into algebraic expressions and equations.
- key types of word problems include age, motion, work, growth and decay, and mixture questions.
- the process involves assigning variables, writing equations, and then solving these equations using algebraic methods or alternative strategies like backsolving or picking numbers.
- the module covers general strategies for solving word problems, detailed approaches for specific types of problems, and introduces alternative strategies for finding solutions.
chapters
00:00
introduction to word problems
00:46
assigning variables and writing equations
01:09
general strategies for solving word problems
01:25
alternative problem-solving strategies
