Jellybean Problem Solving Strategies

Mr. Litter explains how to write and solve multi-step equations using a jellybean problem. Jackson and Cameron have a total of 32 jellybeans, with Cameron having four less than twice the number Jackson has. The video demonstrates how to model this situation with expressions, formulate an equation, solve it, and interpret the solution to find the number of jellybeans each has. The solution is verified to ensure accuracy.

What is the relationship between the number of jellybeans Jackson and Cameron have?

• Cameron and Jackson have the same number of jellybeans.

• Cameron has four less than twice the number of jellybeans Jackson has.

• Cameron has four more jellybeans than Jackson.

• Cameron has twice as many jellybeans as Jackson.

How do you represent the number of jellybeans Jackson has?

• J - 4

• 2J - 4

• J

• 2J

What expression represents the number of jellybeans Cameron has?

• J + 4

• 2J + 4

• J - 4

• 2J - 4

What equation represents the total number of jellybeans Jackson and Cameron have together?

• 2J - 4 = 32

• J + 2J - 4 = 32

• J - 4 = 32

• J + 2J = 32

What is the first step in solving the equation J + 2J - 4 = 32?

• Combine like terms

• Divide by 3

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 4 from both sides

After combining like terms, what does the equation become?

• 3J = 32

• 3J - 4 = 32

• J = 12

• 2J - 4 = 32

What is the value of J after solving the equation?

• 14

• 12

• 16

• 10

How many jellybeans does Jackson have?

• 16

• 10

• 12

• 14

What is the first step to find out how many jellybeans Cameron has?

• Multiply J by 2

• Subtract 4 from J

• Add 4 to J

• Divide J by 2

How many jellybeans does Cameron have?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 24