Algebra Word Problems

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Finance Problem 1

An anonymous poster recently asked the following algebra finance word problem:

"An employee's new salary is $19,110 after getting a 5% raise. What was the salary before the increase in pay?"

Finance Problem 1 Solution Here

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Math Word Problems Demystified

This is my review for a highly recommended book for learning how to solve math word problems including those that deal with Algebra.

The book breaks down all the popular word problem types starting out with word problems using whole numbers then moving on to cover those using decimals, fractions, percents, and finally onto Algebra related word problems.

With Algebra Math Word Problems Demystified covers the popular Algebra word problem types including: number, digit, coin, age, distance, mixture, finance, lever, and work problems. You will definitely know what your doing after covering these topics.

The book also touches word problems using system of equations and quadratic equations. Each chapter carries a test of your progress with answers to check your work along with a final exam over the entire book. 5 Stars. Definitely recommended.

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Time and Distance Problem 11

This is another algebra time and distance word problem which was asked by another anonymous user on the "Algebra Word Problem Questions" post. The question read:

"Alexis left Miami and drove at a speed of 20 kph. Thomas left 3 hours later, from the same point, and drove at a speed of 30 kph. How long will it take Thomas to catch up to Alexis?"

Time and distance problem 11 solution here

Monday, November 16, 2009

Fun Brain Games

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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Work Problem 4

The following is a algebra work word problem submitted by a anonymous guest: "Joe and Jim paint a house. Joe can paint it alone in 5 days, Jim in 8 days. They start to paint it together but after 2 days Jim stops. How long will Joe finish it alone?"

Answer here! **Updated**

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Number Problem 7

In this Algebra number word problem, a person asked via the "ask a question" post :

If the Numerator and Denominator of a certain fraction are both increased by 3, the resulting fraction equals 2/3. If the Numerator and Denominator are both decreased by 2, the resulting fraction equals 1/2. Determine the fraction.

Number problem 7 solution

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Mixture Problem # 6

In this Algebra word problem number 6 (technically a mixture problem although it involves money it uses the same strategy as a mixture problem to solve), a anonymous user asked..

"If a merchant has two types of tea, one worth $2.70 per kilogram and the other worth $3.00 per kilogram, how many kilograms of each type should the merchant use in order to produce 30 kilograms of a blend that is worth $2.95 per kilogram?"

Mixture Problem 6 Solution here