Writing Equations from Word Problems

The video tutorial explains how to write equations from word problems, focusing on two scenarios: Latanya and George's savings plans, and the profits of school clubs. It demonstrates how to define variables, create equations, and compare them to find when two entities have the same amount of money. The video also includes a graphical representation of the club profits to identify when they are equal.

What is the initial amount of money Latanya had in her savings account?

• $100

• $75

• $50

• $30

How much does Latanya save each week?

• $25

• $35

• $20

• $30

What is the initial amount of money George had in his savings account?

• $30

• $50

• $100

• $75

How much does George save each week?

• $35

• $20

• $25

• $30

After how many weeks do Latanya and George have the same amount of money?

• 3 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 5 weeks

• 4 weeks

What is the amount of money both Latanya and George have after 5 weeks?

• $225

• $200

• $175

• $150

What is the initial amount of money the Science club had?

• $20

• $50

• $30

• $10

How much does the Science club save each week?

• $15

• $10

• $20

• $5

What is the initial amount of money the Math club had?

• $50

• $30

• $20

• $10

After how many weeks do the Science and Math clubs have the same amount of money?

• 7 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 5 weeks

• 4 weeks