Solving Equations and Word Problems

Solving Equations and Word Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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This video tutorial teaches how to solve multi-step word problems by writing and solving equations. It begins with a review of solving equations with variables, followed by a practical example involving the cost of a field trip. The problem is broken down into components, and an equation is formed and solved to find the cost of an entrance ticket. The lesson concludes with a summary of the steps involved in solving such problems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of this lesson?

Learning to solve single-step equations

Understanding multi-step word problems

Reviewing basic arithmetic operations

Exploring geometry concepts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 2X + X - 5 = 4, what is the first step to simplify it?

Combine like terms

Add 5 to both sides

Subtract 5 from both sides

Divide by 3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total cost per student for the field trip?

$45.00

$9.50

$18.00

$36.50

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the gift shop coupon represent in the word problem?

A free lunch

A discount on the total cost

50% off the entrance ticket

A free entrance ticket

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the entrance ticket represented in the equation?

As the variable Z

As the variable Y

As the variable T

As the variable X

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the equation for the entrance ticket cost?

Subtract 9.50 from both sides

Combine X and 0.5X

Divide by 1.5

Add 9.50 to both sides

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After combining like terms, what is the next step in solving the equation?

Add 9.50 to both sides

Divide by 2

Subtract 9.50 from both sides

Multiply by 1.5

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