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Solving Algebra Word Problems

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Solve Algebra Word Problems On the Go! Solving Algebra problems is a tricky one and you may be caught anywhere by a simple notation and thus end nowhere. How to solve Algebra problems on the go? 1. Read and re read the entire problem before trying to solve it You need to read the entire problem with patience to note down the variables given and those you need to solve. 2. Pick out the keywords that signal the operation in the problem Picking up keywords for operation sets the ground for setting up equations. Following keywords signal the four operations Addition: increased by, added to, combined etc Subtraction: difference of, less than, decreased by etc. Multiplication: multiplied by, times, increased by a factor of etc. Division: per, out

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