Word problems show up all the time on the GRE. While a wall of text can be intimidating, a reliable technique can help you tackle this kind of challenge. A successful approach includes reading carefully, nailing down exactly what you're looking for, defining variables, and methodically translating words into algebra.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Question 1 1Variable Word Problem
09:59 Question 2 MultiVariable Word Problem
18:35 Question 3 Distance Problem
25:21 Question 4 Expressions with Variables 1
32:26 Question 5 Comparing Fractions
39:43 Question 6 Working with Percents
49:58 Question 7 Expressions with Variables 2
58:01 Question 8 Comparing Averages