Solving One Step Equation Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving one-step equations in real-world scenarios. It begins with an introduction to the concept of variables and the steps to solve equations, including choosing a variable, writing the equation, and solving it. The tutorial provides examples involving subtraction, addition, multiplication, and division, such as finding the initial number of golfers, the original weight of a puppy, the number of gallons for a car trip, and points scored in a video game. Additional word problems are discussed to reinforce the concepts.

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

• Check the answer

• Solve the equation

• Choose a variable

• Write the equation

In the example with the golfers, what operation is used to represent 'eliminated'?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

If 16 golfers were eliminated and 38 golfers remain, what was the initial number of golfers?

• 54

• 38

• 16

• 22

In the puppy weight example, what does the word 'gained' indicate?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

If a puppy now weighs 71 pounds after gaining 28 pounds, what was its initial weight?

• 99 pounds

• 43 pounds

• 71 pounds

• 28 pounds

In the road trip example, what does 'per gallon' suggest?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

If Sam's car averages 24 miles per gallon, how many gallons are needed for a 300-mile trip?

• 12.5 gallons

• 24 gallons

• 300 gallons

• 25 gallons

In the video game example, if Jordan scored 87 points and Alex scored three times as many, how many points did Alex score?

• 261 points

• 174 points

• 300 points

• 87 points

If Melissa sold 29 homes in 2019, which was 7 fewer than in 2018, how many homes did she sell in 2018?

• 36 homes

• 37 homes

• 22 homes

• 29 homes

If Kataya sold fruit baskets for $16 each and raised $368, how many baskets did she sell?

• 25 baskets

• 24 baskets

• 23 baskets

• 16 baskets