Solving word problems has never been easier than with Schaum’s How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra!

This popular study guide shows students easy ways to solve what they struggle with most in algebra : word problems. How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra, Second Edition, is ideal for anyone who wants to master these skills. Completely updated, with contemporary language and examples, features solution methods that are easy to learn and remember, plus a self-test.

5 Responses to “How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra, (Proven Techniques from an Expert)”

1. M. Hoang says:

   January 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I am studying for the OAT QR section and this book is a godsend. If you have no confidence in your math skills especially when it comes to word problems, this book will solve all your problems (no pun intended)! Each chapter addresses a specific problem type and thoroughly presents different variations of the same exact problem. It has plenty of practice problems for you to hone your new skills and detailed, step-by-step answers at the end of each chapter.
2. Dharmender Chaudhary says:

   March 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

   I baught this book for my son and he is a 7th Grader. My son could have easily read and learned the book by himself but to support him I read and learned solving problems with him.

   I wish this kind of book was available when I was in Jr.High/High school. Word problems have been simplified and categorized in such a way that you will not forget the solution approach for the rest of your life.

   Thanks to writers for writing this book.

   -DC
3. Alan M. Davison says:

   December 16, 2008 at 12:00 am

   This is an excellent book on how to solve all of the common algebra word problems, such as mixture, distance, coin, and age problems, etc. There are numerous examples of each type of problem. What is really great is that the author shows you how to model the problems with easy to understand diagrams. It would be hard to find a better written book in my opinion.
4. Antra says:

   August 23, 2008 at 12:00 am

   I had my last math class 10 years ago, now I decided to take a GMAT test and needed to refresh my basic math skills, in particular the word problems. This book was great! It helped me get a good score.
5. Sarah says:

   January 4, 2008 at 12:00 am

   I am taking a college-level algebra class to fulfill some pre-reqs. I really regret that my high school algebra texts never devoted a full section on word problems, as this book does. I see now that’s why I never really “got” them. This book categorizes the problems by type and offers a systematic method of setting up each type. That’s what I needed all along!

   The only negative about the book is that there are a couple of types of problems for which the author didn’t develop a drawing or chart. That’s too bad, but the book has helped me immensely overall.