Solving Multi-Step Equation Word Problems

The video tutorial guides students through solving three math problems involving equations: Jacob's hat collection, a car rental cost, and a cell phone bill. The teacher explains each problem step-by-step, emphasizing the importance of setting up equations correctly. Students are then instructed to complete additional problems independently and are introduced to a choice board for extra credit activities.

How many problems will you solve on your own in your journal?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Six

Jacob starts with 6 hats and collects 2 more each week. How many weeks will it take him to have 32 hats?

• 12 weeks

• 10 weeks

• 13 weeks

• 15 weeks

What is the initial value in the problem about Jacob's hats?

• 13 hats

• 6 hats

• 32 hats

• 2 hats

Joe's clown car rental agency charges a one-time fee of $35 and $0.75 per mile. If it costs Melissa $105 to rent a car, which equation represents this scenario?

• 105 = 35 + 0.75x

• 35x + 0.75x = 105

• 35 + 0.75x = 105

• 105 = 35x + 0.75

In the car rental problem, what does the $35 represent?

• Discount

• Cost per mile

• Total cost

• One-time fee

Tara's cell phone company charges $15 per month and $0.20 per minute. If her bill is $75, how many minutes did she talk?

• 350 minutes

• 300 minutes

• 250 minutes

• 200 minutes

What is the fixed monthly charge in Tara's cell phone bill problem?

• $0.20

• $15

• $75

• $300

What should you do if you finish the problems early?

• Start a new topic

• Work on the choice board assignments

• Wait for the teacher

• Leave the class

How many choice board assignments must you complete for extra credit?

• At least one

• At least two

• At least four

• At least three

What should you do if you have questions about the assignments?

• Ask a friend

• Send an email to the teacher

• Wait until the teacher returns

• Skip the question