Writing Algebraic Expressions from Word Problems

The video tutorial covers writing expressions to solve word problems. It includes examples such as calculating the distance Susie ran using her speed and time, dividing poker winnings among players, determining Phil's net winnings after entry fees, and calculating the total number of cookies made by Hillary. Each example demonstrates how to form expressions using basic arithmetic operations like multiplication, division, subtraction, and addition.

If Susie ran at a speed of 5 miles per hour for t hours, how would you express the total distance she ran?

• 5-t

• t/5

• 5t

• 5 + t

Which symbol can be used to represent multiplication in the expression for Susie's race?

• A dot

• A semicolon

• A comma

• A colon

The Running Aces card team won $548 and split it among p players. How would you write the amount each player received?

• 548 + p

• 548 - p

• 548 / p

• 548 * p

If the winnings were split among 4 players, how much did each player receive?

• $137

• $548

• $1370

• $2192

Phil won x dollars in a poker tournament but had to pay $100 to enter. How would you express his net winnings?

• x + 100

• 100 - x

• x * 100

• x - 100

If Phil won $200 and the entry fee was $100, what were his net winnings?

• $100

• $200

• $300

• $0

Hillary made 48 chocolate chip cookies and y sugar cookies. How would you express the total number of cookies she made?

• 48 - y

• 48 / y

• 48 * y

• 48 + y

If Hillary made 48 chocolate chip cookies and 52 sugar cookies, how many cookies did she make in total?

• 52

• 100

• 48

• 96

What is the purpose of practicing more problems as suggested in the video?

• To avoid learning

• To waste time

• To get more practice

• To get more confused

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Solving word problems using expressions

• Learning to cook

• Playing poker

• Running races