Linear Word Problems Challenge

The video tutorial covers solving word problems, focusing on single variable and proportions problems. It provides step-by-step instructions for assigning variables, writing equations, and solving them. The tutorial also includes examples involving money and geometry, emphasizing the importance of understanding relationships and proportions in problem-solving.

What is the first step in solving a single variable word problem?

• Answer the question

• Solve the equation

• Assign the variable

• Write the equation

In the example with Janet and Peter, if Peter has $10, how much does Janet have?

• $20

• $30

• $50

• $40

What does the term 'twice a number' mean in mathematical terms?

• n/2

• n + 2

• 2 + n

• 2n

What should you do after solving the equation in a word problem?

• Assign the variable

• Write the equation

• Check the solution

• Answer the question

What is the sum of 40 and twice a number if the result is 194?

• 80

• 78

• 77

• 79

What is the first step in solving a proportion word problem?

• Set up the proportion

• Check the solution

• Assign the variable

• Solve the proportion

If Crayola can make 2,400 crayons in 4 minutes, how many can they make in 15 minutes?

• 10,500

• 9,000

• 7,500

• 6,000

What variable is used to represent the number of crayons in the Crayola problem?

• N

• X

• C

• P

In the right triangle problem, what is the length of the missing side if the short leg is 39 and the hypotenuse is 36?

• 15

• 12

• 13

• 14

What is the correct proportion setup for the right triangle problem?

• 39/36 = 13/H

• H/13 = 36/39

• 36/39 = H/13

• 13/36 = 39/H