Exploring Linear Word Problems

What is the first step in solving a word problem according to the lesson?

• Combine like terms

• Read the question again

• Solve the equation

• Write down a variable and what it stands for

In the popcorn sales problem, if Brandon sold twice as many orders as Jonathan, and together they sold 153 orders, how many orders did Jonathan sell?

• 153

• 76.5

• 102

• 51

In the popcorn sales problem, how many orders did Brandon sell?

• 51

• 102

• 76.5

• 153

In the video games problem, if Jordan has six less than half the number of video games as Derek, and together they have 54 video games, how many games does Derek have?

• 54

• 14

• 20

• 40

In the video games problem, how many games does Jordan have?

• 40

• 14

• 54

• 20

In the CD collection problem, if there are 10 fewer jazz CDs than rock CDs, and the number of classical CDs is three more than twice the number of rock CDs, how many rock CDs are there if the total number of CDs is 41?

• 12

• 20

• 10

• 15

In the CD collection problem, how many jazz CDs are there?

• 12

• 15

• 10

• 2

In the CD collection problem, how many classical CDs are there?

• 12

• 15

• 27

• 41

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

• Read the question again

• Solve another equation

• Write down a variable

• Combine like terms

What is the total number of CDs in the CD collection problem?

• 41

• 10

• 12

• 54