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AFOQT Exam Prep 14, Word Problem Translation Under 70 Seconds
Published 4 months, 4 weeks ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to instantly translate common English phrases into algebraic expressions to save critical time on the AFOQT Arithmetic Reasoning subtest.
- To identify and avoid common exam traps, especially the word order in subtraction phrases like 'less than' and 'exceeds by'.
- A mental shortcut using the word 'is' to quickly find the equals sign and structure your equation correctly.
- A step-by-step process for breaking down multi-sentence word problems by defining variables and using substitution.
- Why creating a personal phrase-to-algebra 'cheat sheet' during your prep is essential for building the necessary speed for test day.
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