Solving Two Step Word Problems in Math

The video tutorial covers solving two-step word problems using a four-step process. It includes examples such as buying books and magazines, purchasing a weight bench and weights, and calculating temperature rise. The tutorial concludes with a try problem about gym membership and exercise classes.

What is the essential question for two-step word problems?

• How do you write two-step equations that represent real situations?

• How do you solve one-step equations?

• How do you identify variables in word problems?

• How do you use a calculator for solving equations?

What is the first step in the four-step process for solving two-step word problems?

• Solve the equation

• Define a variable

• Write the equation

• State the solution in a complete sentence

In the four-step process, what do you do after defining a variable?

• Write the equation using important information

• Solve the equation

• State the solution in a complete sentence

• Check your work

In Example 1, what variable is used to represent the cost of a book?

• x

• b

• m

• c

In Example 1, what is the total cost given in the problem?

• $54.00

• $1.99

• $55.99

• $18.00

In Example 2, what is the cost of each weight?

• $849.86

• $500.00

• $14.00

• $24.99

In Example 2, what is the total cost given in the problem?

• $14.00

• $849.86

• $500.00

• $24.99

In Example 3, what is the initial temperature?

• 30 degrees Fahrenheit

• 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 54 degrees Fahrenheit

• 84 degrees Fahrenheit

In Example 3, how much does the temperature rise each hour?

• 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 54 degrees Fahrenheit

• 84 degrees Fahrenheit

• 30 degrees Fahrenheit

In Example 3, how many hours will it take for the temperature to reach 84 degrees Fahrenheit?

• 16 hours

• 14 hours

• 12 hours

• 10 hours