Solving Two Step Equation Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving word problems involving equations. It starts with an introduction to the week's plan, emphasizing the importance of understanding word problems. The first problem involves calculating the hours a bike was rented based on a given cost. The second problem focuses on determining the initial number of comic books Nancy had. The final problem involves calculating the number of customers based on water bottles sold. Each problem is broken down into steps, highlighting key terms and translating them into equations.

What is the main focus of this week's lessons?

• Geometry

• Word Problems

• Statistics

• Algebra

What is the unknown variable in the bike rental problem?

• Total cost

• Number of bikes

• Number of hours

• Rental fee

What does the $11 fee represent in the bike rental problem?

• Discount

• Hourly rate

• Total cost

• Initial fee

How many hours did Jessica rent the bike for?

• 5 hours

• 8 hours

• 6 hours

• 7 hours

What is the unknown variable in the comic book problem?

• Initial number of books

• Total number of books

• Number of books bought

• Number of books sold

How many comic books did Nancy start with?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

What is the unknown variable in the water bottle problem?

• Initial number of water bottles

• Number of customers

• Number of water bottles sold

• Total number of water bottles

How many water bottles did each customer buy?

• 15

• 25

• 20

• 10

How many customers came to the store?

• 13

• 10

• 12

• 11

What should you do if you have any questions about the word problems?

• Type them in at the end of the video

• Wait until the next class

• Ignore them

• Ask a friend