Exploring Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

This video tutorial covers solving one-step equations through word problems. It introduces three main steps: choosing a variable, writing the equation, and solving it. The video is divided into sections focusing on addition and subtraction problems, multiplication and division problems, and a mixed review. Each section provides examples and solutions to help understand the process of solving equations in real-world contexts.

What is the first step in solving one-step equation word problems?

• Check your work

• Write the equation

• Pick a variable

• Solve the equation

How many golfers were initially in the tournament?

• 54

• 38

• 22

• 16

What was the puppy's initial weight?

• 99 pounds

• 43 pounds

• 71 pounds

• 28 pounds

How many cups of flour were initially in the jar?

• 2 and 3/4 cups

• 1 and 1/2 cups

• 4 and 1/4 cups

• 3 cups

How many gallons of gas will Sam use for a 300 mile road trip?

• 12 and a half gallons

• 24 gallons

• 300 gallons

• 15 gallons

How many points did Alex score?

• 348 points

• 87 points

• 261 points

• 174 points

How many invitations did Lana send out?

• 59 invitations

• 40 invitations

• 55 invitations

• 108 invitations

How many homes did Melissa sell in 2018?

• 36 homes

• 22 homes

• 29 homes

• 7 homes

What was the balance in Mrs. Johnson's account before the deposit?

• $899

• $724

• $175

• $549

What was Remmy's final time in the 5 mile race?

• 9.2 minutes

• 46 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 230 minutes