Virtual Nerd: How Do You Solve a Word Problem With Exponential Decay?

The instructor first identifies what formula to use to solve this word problem. Then she explains what each of the variables stands for and helps match up their given values in this word problem. There are many components to solving this...

In this tutorial, learn how to turn a word problem into an exponential growth function, then solve the function to get the answer. [6:43]

Maria is 12 years old. How do you know that? Follow the teacher as she shows you how to set up and solve this word problem. Don't forget to check your answer.

Translate a word problem into a rational equation. This word problem might cause some to pause and ponder, and some to just give up and skip the problem altogether. It does involve some fractions, so watch this video and get a better...

Does this word problem describe exponential growth? Is something increasing? Is it increasing at a constant rate? How much is it increasing? Use the function formula for exponential growth to figure out this problem.

Video tutorial demonstrates the steps to follow when solving a word problem by subtracting polynomials. [1:58]

One variable and two given values. Easy as pie, right? No, not for everyone. Word problems are often skipped over. This one is good for practicing. Identify the variable and figure out where the two given values go. Now solve.

This tutorial shows you how to use a word problem to create a table and identify a pattern. Watch how to create an exponential function from the data and solve the function to get your answer. [7:55]

Watch this tutorial to see how to use a function from the word problem to solve it. [2:28]

Word problem showing how to use the formula for inverse variation to find the constant of inverse variation and then solve for the answer. [3:08]