Arco How to Solve Algebra Word Problems, 3/E

by William A. Nardi and Arco

Features: easy-to-follow strategies for the algebra problems that appear most frequently on college and graduate school entrance tests; models for translating word problems into solvable equations; step-by-step solutions for every common problem type including distances, coins, mixtures, work, levers, ages, ratios, proportions, inequalities and much more; a comprehensive review test with detailed answer explanations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028637445
• ISBN13: 9780028637440
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: ARCO
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Review of algebra word problems

Many students who take algebra struggle with the word problems. Before they can get each type sorted out to the point of understanding, the class has moved on to other topics. This book is an excellent way to focus on word problems, learn how each type is worked, and practice to proficiency. It is perfect for students who have finished Algebra I, but are still a little "fuzzy" on the word problems. It has taken a huge amount of the panic away from my students and I use it in a geometry class as a review of algebra. It includes problems on: DRT, simple interest, mixtures, coins, work, levers, age, ratios, proportions and inequalities. As a bonus, percents and fractions are reviewed and there are special sections on quadratic equations, probability, and trigonometry. The only drawback is that I haven't found problems on compound interest in the book. Otherwise, it's golden.

Excellent

I have used this book and the book has turned out very helpful. It gives you formulas to solve math problems. This book helped me a lot. I highly recommend it.