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# Solving Math Word Problems

Solving Math Word problems is not easy! A lot of students have difficulty with Math problems but employing some basic techniques will help you. Math word problems are nothing but numerical functions formatted as word. Make your math word problems easy now by working with our expert tutors. Word problems are found in all topics in math like we have algebra word problems, geometry word problems and so on. You can get help in all topics of math like geometry help, calculus help, trigonometry help and so on.

In many cases, especially in word problems or problems that are connected to other branches of science, you come across expressions in verbal form. Translating such expressions into algebraic expressions and forming equations is an easier way to solve the problem. Solve your math word problem with step by step explanation, get your math homework help and math answers now.

## How to Solve Math Word Problems?

Solving math word problems is made easy and simple with these steps:

### Ask until it gets clear

Math Word Problems are all about the concepts so it is important that you are clear on the 'process' of how to solve a Math problem. It is important to ask questions and get clarity on the concepts. Once a new topic is introduced you should write it down, review it and in case of any doubts bring it up with your tutor. This process of continuously revising what you learn will gear you up to solve problems.

It is important to read the word problem you intend to solve slowly and carefully in order to understand what is it that you need to solve. At times you miss out on important information when you give it a quick reading.

### Break the problem into parts

Before you get around to solving a Math word problem it is important to break it into parts. Clearly define what you need to do, what all information has been given in the problem and what you already know. Once you have that written down it gets easier to solve the problem.

## Types of Math Word Problems

Different types of math word problems are found in all branches of math:

1) Numbers word problems
2) Algebra word problems
3) Geometry word problems
4) Calculus word problems
5) Trigonometry word problems
6) Probability and Statistics word problems

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### Solved Examples

Question 1: The sum of two positive integers is 31. If the sum of the square of these numbers is 625, find the largest of these numbers.
Solution:

Step 1: Let 'a' and 'b' be the two positive numbers. Then a + b = 31 and a$^2$ + b$^2$ = 625.

Step 2: Now we have two equations:

a + b = 31  ..........(1)

a$^2$ + b$^2$ = 625 .........(2)

Solve equation (1) for b

=> b = 31 - a

Put the result of b in equation (2)

a$^2$ + (31 - a)$^2$ = 625

a$^2$ + 961 + a$^2$ - 62$a$ = 625 [ $\because$ (a - b)$^2$ = a$^2$ + b$^2$ - 2ab]

2a$^2$ - 62$a$ + 336 = 0

or a$^2$ - 31$a$ + 168 = 0

By factorization, we get

a = 7 and a = 24

Step 3:   Find the value of b

If a = 7 then b = 31 - 7 = 24

If a = 24 then b = 31 - 24 = 7

Therefore, the largest number be 24.

Question 2: The sides of a triangle are 8, 6 and 10. Check whether the given triangle is right triangle or not?
Solution:

Let a = 8, b = 6 and c = 10

By using converse of Pythagorean Theorem,

c$^2$ = a$^2$ + b$^2$

Solving this, we need to substitute the given values in above equation,

10$^2$ = 8$^2$ + 6$^2$

100 = 64 + 36

100 = 100

So, it satisfies the above condition.

Therefore, the given triangle is a right triangle.

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