Books in Barron's Easy Way Series make fine textbook supplements in a wide array of subjects, and are also ideal for independent study by high school and college students who want to boost their grades. This brand-new Easy Way title starts with exercises in basic algebra and progresses to the point where students will be able to solve word problems through calculus. Problems are clearly and concisely dissected and analyzed. Each word problem breaks down into four successive parts: statement of the problem; its analysis; a work area; and the answer. Chapter One deals with mathematical formulas and their uses. Following chapters focus on mixture and coin problems; perimeters and circumferences; determining areas of geometrically defined spaces; finding volumes of solid forms such as cubes, cones, and spheres; solving integer and numbers problems; solving statistical problems; using first degree equations; solving ratio, proportion, and variation problems; understanding quadratic equations; tackling problems solved by trigonometry, and problems solved by functions of calculus. Amusing line art adds a user-friendly touch to this book. An appendix presents solutions to all exercises and tests plus trigonometric tables.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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The worst math book,
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This review is from: Math Word Problems the Easy Way (Paperback)
This book is supposed to be for beginners. Not so. There is a serious lack of explanation of the mathematical formulas needed to solve basic algebra problems. This book assumes the reader already has a grasp on basic mathematical principles. No good for someone who really needs a basic math primer.
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This is not a good book!,
This review is from: Math Word Problems the Easy Way (Paperback)
I have a phobia of math so I am trying to teach myself word problems. I purchased several books to learn word problems and this was the worst one. It is clearly not written for a beginner. The examples are terrible, they are far too complicated for someone trying to learn a difficult subject. The examples at the beginning sections should start off with more simple, step by step problems that are not so complicated. This book should assume the reader has basic math knowledge and not a masters degree in math! This book was terrible and I would not recommend it.
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I finally got it!!,
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This review is from: Math Word Problems the Easy Way (Paperback)
After 6 different Algebra classes, 1 geometry math class (and too scared to go beyond any of these due to my extreme difficulty with word problems), all my study guides for the ACT and GRE, I now wish I had only spent money on this. It made me want to retake all the tests I had taken in the past! :) It would have raised my scores more than any other study guide I used. I finally understand how to break word problems down. I thought I was just not very smart in math, but it turns out, no one just ever explained it the way I needed to understand. I feel a lot more confident, although if I take another math class anytime soon, I may need this book again as a refresher. :)
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A formula is a convenient shorthand means of expressing relationships among variables. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
net excess profit, first odd integer, next consecutive odd integer, simple annual interest rate, pure peroxide, triangular edge, consecutive odd integers, annual income derived, round your answer, total annual return, two similar triangles, round the answer, regular decagon, nearest tenth, upper base, second resistor, nearest degree, nearest foot, uniform grade, joint resistance, stretched spring, suspended object, inverse trigonometric function, weight stretches, nearest cent Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Analysis Let, Pythagorean Theorem, Geometric Progression, Gotham City, Law of Sines, Trigonometry of General Triangles, Work Area, Work Original, Analysis First, Analysis Integrate, Exercises Answer, Work Volume, Angle Sine, Check Answer, Exercises Let, Table of Trigonometric Functions, Analysis Change, Boyle's Law, Number Value, Work Answer, Work Percents, Work Radius, Exercises Exercises Exercises New!
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A formula is a convenient shorthand means of expressing relationships among variables. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
net excess profit, first odd integer, next consecutive odd integer, simple annual interest rate, pure peroxide, triangular edge, consecutive odd integers, annual income derived, round your answer, total annual return, two similar triangles, round the answer, regular decagon, nearest tenth, upper base, second resistor, nearest degree, nearest foot, uniform grade, joint resistance, stretched spring, suspended object, inverse trigonometric function, weight stretches, nearest cent Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Analysis Let, Pythagorean Theorem, Geometric Progression, Gotham City, Law of Sines, Trigonometry of General Triangles, Work Area, Work Original, Analysis First, Analysis Integrate, Exercises Answer, Work Volume, Angle Sine, Check Answer, Exercises Let, Table of Trigonometric Functions, Analysis Change, Boyle's Law, Number Value, Work Answer, Work Percents, Work Radius, Exercises Exercises Exercises New!
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