Solving Linear Word Problems

What is the first step in solving linear word problems according to the video?

• Clearly define quantities with common sense variables

• Check the reasonableness of your answer

• Solve the equation

• Translate the information into an equation

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Which of the following is NOT a conjunction mentioned in the video?

• Because

• Nor

• And

• For

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the 'let' statement help you do in algebra word problems?

• Solve the equation

• Define variables for quantities

• Check the reasonableness of your answer

• Translate the information into an equation

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

In the first exercise, what is the sum of the number and five more than the number?

• 12

• 17

• 19

• 23

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What is the value of the number in the first exercise?

• 8

• 5

• 7

• 6

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

In the second exercise, how much less money does Kirk have compared to Jim?

• $12

• $14

• $10

• $16

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

If Jim spends half his money and Kirk spends none, how much more money will Kirk have than Jim?

• $3

• $1

• $2

• $4

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

What is the initial amount of money Jim has in the second exercise?

• $30

• $32

• $28

• $26

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

What is the initial amount of money Kirk has in the second exercise?

• $14

• $16

• $20

• $18

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

What is the final step in solving linear word problems according to the video?

• Solve the equation

• Translate the information into an equation

• Clearly define quantities with common sense variables

• Check the reasonableness of your answer

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A