Solving Multi-Step Multiplication Word Problems

This video tutorial covers strategies for solving multi-step word problems using diagrams, counters, and lists. It includes examples such as calculating the number of yellow daffodils, determining the number of seats in theater sections, and finding the weight of dogs compared to a base weight. The tutorial emphasizes the use of multiplication, subtraction, and addition, and introduces concepts like arrays and combinatorics. It also highlights the importance of checking answers using inverse operations and different problem-solving methods.

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

• Identify the operation needed

• Read the problem carefully

• Write an equation

• Check the answer

What method can be used to check if the solution to a word problem is reasonable?

• Multiplication only

• Subtraction only

• Estimation

• Addition only

How many yellow daffodils are there if there are 80 daffodils in total and 24 are pink?

• 56 yellow daffodils

• 24 yellow daffodils

• 104 yellow daffodils

• 76 yellow daffodils

How many more seats are in section B compared to section A if section A has 96 seats and section B has 144 seats?

• 52 more seats

• 46 more seats

• 48 more seats

• 50 more seats

What total number of seats is calculated from 6 rows of 16 seats and 8 rows of 18 seats?

• 220 seats

• 250 seats

• 230 seats

• 240 seats

If Mr. Lee's garden has 15 rows of plants and he grows tomatoes in 2 rows, how many rows are used for green peppers?

• 10 rows

• 11 rows

• 12 rows

• 13 rows

What is the weight of Luis's dog if it is four pounds more than twice the weight of Bob's dog, which weighs 30 pounds?

• 68 pounds

• 66 pounds

• 62 pounds

• 64 pounds

How many green pepper plants does Mr. Lee have if there are 135 plants in total and 45 are either tomato or corn plants?

• 90 plants

• 95 plants

• 85 plants

• 100 plants

How many different outfits can Sophia create with four shirts and two pairs of pants?

• 10 outfits

• 4 outfits

• 8 outfits

• 6 outfits

How many non-broken seats are there if a theater has 280 seats and 22 are broken?

• 268 seats

• 248 seats

• 262 seats

• 258 seats