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Intro to Word Problems

Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
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Word Problems
Summary
The module provides a comprehensive guide to tackling word problems on the ACT exam, emphasizing algebraic techniques and alternative problem-solving strategies.
  • Word problems are a significant category in the ACT exam, solvable through algebraic techniques and involving various types of questions such as age, motion, growth and decay, and mixture questions.
  • The module outlines the process of converting word problems into algebraic equations, including assigning variables and writing equations.
  • It highlights the importance of deciding whether to use one variable or more in solving these problems.
  • Detailed discussions on each category of word problem are provided, showcasing straightforward algebraic solutions.
  • Alternative problem-solving strategies like backsolving or picking numbers are also explored to offer students multiple approaches to finding solutions.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Word Problems
00:45
Assigning Variables and Writing Equations
01:25
Alternative Problem-Solving Strategies