Required math knowledge:

This article assumes basic knowledge in algebra (like the significance of X as a variable), but hopefully I’ll be able to explain it in a way that makes sense to anyone who understands multiplication and division.

Boring Introduction:

Math problems of any kind can be made much easier to comprehend and solve if you follow a few steps. I’m serious! The people who are really good at math don’t do it all in their head! They will almost always follow these steps while trying to solve a problem! The steps are:

• Write it down in words.
• Draw a picture!
• Fill in the blanks with what you already know.

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