Intro to Word Problems
Summary
This content provides a comprehensive guide to tackling word problems on the GRE, covering various strategies and problem types.
- Word problems are a significant category in the GRE, solvable through algebraic techniques and alternative strategies.
- Key types of word problems include age, motion, work, growth and decay, and mixture questions.
- The process involves assigning variables, writing equations, and then solving these equations using algebraic or alternative methods.
- The module offers detailed strategies for each type of word problem, emphasizing the transformation of words into algebraic symbols and equations.
- Alternative problem-solving strategies such as backsolving or picking numbers are also discussed.
Chapters
00:01
Introduction to Word Problems
00:00
Assigning Variables and Writing Equations
00:36
Exploring Types of Word Problems
01:09
General Strategies for Solving Word Problems
01:26
Alternative Problem-Solving Strategies
