Presents a guide to understanding word problems with algebra.

Problem-solving tips -- Problem-solving steps -- Integers -- Comparing numbers -- Recognizing addition -- Integer addition -- Addition properties -- Expressions -- Variable expressions -- Writing addition equations -- Addition algebra -- Recognizing subtraction -- Break it apart -- Subtraction algebra -- Recognizing multiplication -- Multiplication properties -- The distributive property -- Multiplication algebra -- Draw a picture -- Recognizing division -- Division algebra -- More division algebra -- Multistep equations -- Multistep algebra -- Inequalities -- Addition and subtraction inequalities -- Multiplication and division inequalities -- Multistep inequalities.