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intro to word problems

mike mcgarry
lesson by mike mcgarry
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word problems
summary
this content provides a comprehensive guide to tackling word problems on the sat, emphasizing algebraic techniques and alternative strategies.
  • word problems encompass a broad range of questions solvable primarily through algebra.
  • questions may have numerical or variable answer choices, offering multiple approaches for solutions.
  • key categories include age, motion, work, growth and decay, and mixture problems.
  • the process involves converting words into symbols and equations, often requiring the assignment of variables.
  • the module covers general strategies for solving word problems, detailed discussions on each category, and alternative solving techniques like back solving or picking numbers.
chapters
00:00
introduction to word problems
00:45
assigning variables and writing equations
01:26
alternative problem-solving strategies