Algebraic and geometric word problems are a staple of algebra and geometry courses, as well as standardized tests. Now, every student who's ever been tormented by these problems can find the help they need. CliffsQuickReview Math Word Problems teaches students how to solve word problems in algebra and geometry through a step-by-step approach.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0764544926
ISBN-13
9780764544927
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30215123
Product Key Features
Author
Karen L. Anglin
Publication Name
Cliffsquickreview Math Word Problems
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
0.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qa63.A64 2004
Table of Content
Introduction. Why You Need This Book. How to Use This Book. Visit Our Web Site. Chapter 1: Translating Expressions. Keywords of Basic Mathematical Operations. Addition keywords. Subtraction keywords. Multiplication keywords. Division keywords. Keywords That Indicate a Change in Order. Basic turnaround words. Addition turnaround words. Subtraction turnaround words. Multiplication turnaround words. Division turnaround words. Chapter 2: Inserting Parentheses. Translating a Comma and IS. Leading Keywords. Adjacent Keywords. Turnaround Words. Chapter 3: Simplifying Expressions. Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition. Combining Like Terms. Distributing a Negative Number. Chapter 4: Equations. Keywords Indicating Equality. Solving Simple Linear Equations. Defining an algebraic expression. Defining an algebraic equation. Four steps for solving simple linear equations. Checking Solutions and Translations. Checking solutions. Checking your translation. Chapter 5: Geometry Problems. Triangles. Perimeter of a triangle. Area of a triangle. Sum of the measures of the angles. Rectangles and Squares. Perimeter of a rectangle. Area of a rectangle. Perimeter of a square. Area of a square. Multiple Shapes. Other Easily Visualized Word Problems. Chapter 6: Proportions and Percents. Proportion Problems. Proportion Word Problems. Percent Problems. Percent Word Problems. Chapter 7: Summation Problems Using the Board Method. Simple Board Problems. Consecutive Integers. Consecutive Even and Odd Integers. Other Problems that Can Be Represented with a Board. Chapter 8: Solving Word Problems Using Tried-and-True Methods. Polya's Four-Step Process. Expanding on Polya's four steps. The five steps of the tried-and-true methods. Consecutive Integers. Consecutive Even and Odd Integers. Other Problems that Cannot Be Represented with a Board. Chapter 9: Systems of Equations Using the Board Method. Money Problems. Investment Problems. Mixture Problems. Distance Problems. Chapter 10: Systems of Equations Using Tried-and-True Methods. Money Problems. Investment Problems. Mixture Problems. Distance Problems. Chapter 11: Common Errors. Variable Omission. Variable Reversal. Methods for Avoiding Common Errors. A firm foundation. Errors in translation. Errors in solving an equation. Errors in answering the question. CQR Review. CQR Resource Center. Glossary. Index.
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Differential Equations / Ordinary, Study & Teaching
Lccn
2004-005075
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Mathematics
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