SOLUTION: i dont understand in a word problem of how to set it up and how to solve it.

SOLUTION: i dont understand in a word problem of how to set it up and how to solve it.

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Question 257688: i dont understand in a word problem of how to set it up and how to solve it.
Answer by unlockmath(1688) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
The best way to handle word problems is understanding the words. Like for example:
50% of 100--in this problem the word "of" means multiply in math. Best you give a problem and then see how the tutors set it up.
RJ
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