Solving Multistep Word Problems in Equations

The video tutorial covers solving multistep word problems by creating equations. It begins with a problem about buying lemons for a lemonade stand, demonstrating how to identify important information and form an equation. The solution involves multiplication and subtraction. The second problem involves buying napkins, using multiplication and addition to find the total. The tutorial emphasizes careful reading and underlining key information to solve word problems effectively.

What is the first step you should take when you see a word problem?

• Solve the problem immediately

• Guess the answer

• Read the problem carefully

• Ignore the problem

How many lemons are needed for each picture of lemonade?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many pictures of lemonade do Lindsay and Abby want to make?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

How many lemons do Lindsay and Abby already have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the equation used to find out how many lemons they need to buy?

• 6 * 3 + 2

• 6 * 3 - 2

• 6 - 3 + 2

• 6 + 3 - 2

How many lemons do Lindsay and Abby need to buy?

• 15

• 14

• 17

• 16

How many blue napkins are in each package?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

How many red napkins are in each package?

• Five

• Four

• Seven

• Six

How many packages of napkins did Lindsay and Abby buy?

• Four

• Six

• Three

• Five

How many napkins did Lindsay and Abby buy in total?

• 44

• 43

• 45

• 42