Solving Two-Step Word Problems in Math

The video tutorial presents a problem involving two individuals, Abe and Beth, and their running distances over a week. Abe runs 9 kilometers each day for 4 days, totaling 36 kilometers. Beth runs 15 kilometers less than Abe. The video guides viewers through calculating the total distance Beth ran by subtracting 15 from Abe's total, resulting in 21 kilometers. The tutorial encourages viewers to pause and attempt solving the problem independently, providing a step-by-step visualization of the calculations involved.

How many days did Abe go running in the week?

• 6 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

• 5 days

How many kilometers did Abe run each day?

• 8 kilometers

• 9 kilometers

• 7 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

How many times did Abe run compared to the number of days in the week?

• Four days

• Every other day

• All days

• Half the days

What is the total distance Abe ran over the week?

• 34 kilometers

• 35 kilometers

• 36 kilometers

• 37 kilometers

What mathematical operation is used to calculate Abe's total running distance?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How many fewer kilometers did Beth run compared to Abe?

• 13 kilometers

• 14 kilometers

• 15 kilometers

• 16 kilometers

What is the first step to find out Beth's running distance?

• Divide 36 by 4

• Subtract 15 from 36

• Add 15 to 36

• Multiply 15 by 4

Which of the following is a correct representation of the equation to find Beth's distance?

• B + 15 = 36

• B - 15 = 36

• B / 15 = 36

• B * 15 = 36

What is the total distance Beth ran over the week?

• 19 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 21 kilometers

• 22 kilometers

What is the result of 36 minus 15?

• 21

• 22

• 23

• 24