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Re: Can't solve distance\speed problems. Tried everything. wt is wrong?? [#permalink]
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For many speed/distance/time questions, it's useful to create a "WORD EQUATION" as an intermediary step.
Here are some free videos that cover this technique and other useful tips for answering this question type:

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Re: Can't solve distance\speed problems. Tried everything. wt is wrong?? [#permalink]
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iliavko wrote:
Hi everyone!

I can´t solve Distance\rate\time problems. Like I just CAN'T. Seriously I tried solving dozens of examples and every time I look at a new
problem, I just freeze. I have no idea of how to start.

I struggle A LOT with translation english-math. I can't organiza ideas in my head for some reason.

I've read all possible materials, like MGMAT, Veritas, Magoosh, stuff here at the forum, the solutions of Bunuel and NOTHING. Still the same
result every time I see a new problem - I freeze, start writing some formulas that sometimes are half-correct, but never 100% correct
and 2 minutes pass and I didn't even start solving yet.

Wtf is wrong with me? Can you guys relate? Any method, book, whatever you used???

Or should I just forget about these Distance\Rate\Speed problems and move on? Some feedback would be very appreciated!

Thanks a lot in advance!


can you quote the problem with an example?
It will be easy to comment, when one knows where are you getting struck...
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Re: Can't solve distance\speed problems. Tried everything. wt is wrong?? [#permalink]
Thank you all very much for the advice!

I did GMAT today and got 540.. something I was expecting. Need to keep studying this, still a lot to cover!

I will watch the videos, thanks a lot!
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