Math Word Problems the Easy Way | 
 enlarge | Author: David Ebner
Publisher: Barron''s Educational Series
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 110016
Media: Paperback
Pages: 400
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 7.8 x 1
ISBN: 0764118714
Dewey Decimal Number: 510.76
EAN: 9780764118715
Publication Date: February 28, 2002
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Product Description
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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 I finally got it!! August 15, 2007
Laurie (Arkansas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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. :)
Calculus review September 12, 2005
Randy W. Massey (El Paso Texas)
Loved this book. The examples were clear and easy to understand. I liked especially the chapters on differentiation and integration. I strongly recommend this book.
 The worst math book January 19, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
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.
This is not a good book! February 10, 2008
A. Lanier
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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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