SOLUTION: I really have a hard time with word problems and just don't know where to start.

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: I really have a hard time with word problems and just don't know where to start. This question is from textbook

Answer by midwood_trail(310) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Word problems are tricky. The only way to master this skill is to DAILY practice word problems.
Buy a book or take one out of your local library that explains how to best solve word problems.
Visit the link below for great steps in solving word problems:
http://www.hawaii.edu/suremath/howTo.html
If you have any word problem that gives you a hard time, write to me at
midwood_trail@hotmail.com or just post them here.

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