Mathematical Problem Solving Techniques

The video tutorial covers various math problems, including fraction addition, proportional reasoning, distributive property, order of operations, solving inequalities, and probability. Each section provides step-by-step solutions and encourages students to practice and verify their answers.

What is the first step in solving ESC release questions?

• Check the solutions immediately.

• Attempt each problem independently.

• Skip the difficult questions.

• Ask a friend for help.

What common denominator is used to add the fractions 3/4 and 7/12?

• 12

• 16

• 8

• 6

How do you simplify 16/12?

• 1/2

• 2/1

• 4/3

• 8/6

What is the final answer when you add 1 1/3 and 4?

• 4 1/3

• 5

• 5 1/3

• 6

What is the cost per foot of the wooden board?

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

• 75 cents

• 1 dollar

How much does a 7.5 ft wooden board cost?

• $3.50

• $3.75

• $4.25

• $4.00

What is the value of P in the expression 56 - 1/3n = P(5 - 2N)?

• 16

• 14

• 12

• 10

What operation should be performed first in the expression 2.3 * (4 + 12)?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

What is the result of multiplying 2.3 by 16?

• 39.2

• 38.4

• 37.6

• 36.8

What happens to the inequality sign when you divide by a negative number?

• It disappears.

• It flips direction.

• It becomes an equal sign.

• It stays the same.