Math word problems for dummies shows students and adult learners how to solve word problems with a method that works for any word problem at any level math wary readers will use basic math to work through problems focusing on elementary level skills before moving on to algebra and geometry mary jane sterling peoria il a teacher for more than 25 years is the author of numerous for dummies books including algebra for dummies 0 7645 5325 9 and trigonometry for dummies 0 7645 . Math word problems for dummies cheat sheet cheat sheet math word problems for dummies cheat sheet by mary jane sterling if the thought of working math word problems frightens you dont panic arm yourself with the following algebraic geometric and financial formulas before you start so youre ready to dive in and solve word problems with confidence applying algebraic formulas and . Math word problems for dummies author mary jane sterling print 360 pages october 2007 isbn 978 0 470 14660 6 description covers percentages probability proportions and more get a grip on all types of word problems by applying them to real life are you mystified by math word problems this easy to understand guide shows you how to conquer these tricky questions with a step by step . By mary jane sterling math word problems for dummies 01 146606 ffirsqxd 9 25 07 649 pm page iii