Solving Multi-Step Equations in 5th Grade Math

This video tutorial covers solving multi-step math problems for fifth graders, focusing on using all four operations. It includes examples like calculating the cost of a dog enclosure using multiplication and division, and distributing rocks among cousins using subtraction and multiplication. The tutorial emphasizes the order of operations and provides practice problems for students to solve.

What is the first step in solving a multi-step problem?

• Divide the problem into smaller parts

• Identify the variables

• Write down the equation

• Solve the equation

How many feet of fence is needed for the dog enclosure?

• 36 feet

• 40 feet

• 32 feet

• 30 feet

What is the cost of one four-foot piece of fence?

• $7

• $4

• $5

• $6

How is the total cost of the fence calculated?

• Subtracting the gate cost from the total

• Multiplying the number of pieces by $5

• Adding the cost of the gate

• Dividing the total length by 4

What is the total cost for the dog enclosure project?

• $60

• $55

• $65

• $70

How many cousins are involved in the rock collection problem?

• 7

• 4

• 5

• 6

How many rocks does each cousin receive?

• 45 rocks

• 40 rocks

• 35 rocks

• 30 rocks

What operation is used to find out how many rocks are given away?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

What is the first step in solving the rock collection problem?

• Divide the rocks equally

• Calculate the total number of rocks

• Multiply the number of cousins by rocks each

• Subtract the number of rocks given away

How many rocks are left after distributing them to the cousins?

• 350 rocks

• 375 rocks

• 325 rocks

• 400 rocks