Solving One Step Equation Word Problems

The video tutorial covers one-step equation word problems, focusing on transforming verbal phrases into equations. It explains the difference between verbal phrases and equations, emphasizing the importance of correctly interpreting subtraction phrases. A word problem involving tacos is used to demonstrate how to identify key information, set up an equation, and solve it using a 'let' statement to define variables. The tutorial highlights the importance of checking if the solution makes sense in the context of the problem.

What is the first step in solving a one-step equation word problem?

• Identify the key parts of the verbal phrase

• Write the equation

• Identify the variable

• Solve the equation

How would you write 'the sum of six and a number' as a number sentence?

• 6 - x

• 6 / x

• x + 6

• x * 6

What does the word 'sum' indicate in a verbal phrase?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

In an equation, what does the word 'is' typically mean?

• Variable

• Equals

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the difference between 'three less than a number' and 'three less a number'?

• They mean the same thing

• The first means subtract 3 from a number, the second means subtract a number from 3

• The first means add 3 to a number, the second means subtract a number from 3

• The first means subtract a number from 3, the second means subtract 3 from a number

In the taco problem, what is the total number of tacos?

• 7

• 10

• 4

• 3

What is the purpose of a 'let' statement in solving word problems?

• To identify the operation

• To identify the variable

• To identify the solution

• To identify the total

How many tacos did Jennifer eat if her brother ate 4 and they had 7 in total?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What equation represents the taco problem?

• 7 - x = 4

• 4 - x = 7

• x - 4 = 7

• x + 4 = 7

Why is it important to check if your answer makes sense in a word problem?

• To ensure you used the correct variable

• To ensure you used the correct operation

• To ensure the equation is balanced

• To ensure the answer fits the context of the problem