Solving word problems. Who's afraid of word problems? ; Let's talk algebra ; Give those equations a makeover ; Sometimes one is just not enough -- Ratio, proportions, and percentage problems. Getting rational with ratio problems ; Dealing with proportions ; Percentage solutions -- Number, age, and work problems. The numbers game ; Age is relative ; Working it -- Money, mixtures, and discount problems. Coins and mixtures ; Manage your finances ; Deep discount -- Geometry, physics, and liquid solution problems. When algebra helps geometry ; Lever and temperature solutions ; Liquid solution problems -- Average and motion problems. Is arithmetic mean? ; Motion problems with a single traveler ; Motion problems with multiple travelers ; The misfits -- Appendixes. Glossary ; Words and their algebraic equivalents ; Rules and formulas review ; Answers to practice problems.
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