Mathematical Problem Solving Techniques

The video tutorial covers solving various math problems, including finding the median of a list with a variable, calculating the sum of digits in a number, determining stock yield using a formula, finding the median of temperature readings, and solving an algebraic equation for x. Each problem is broken down step-by-step to demonstrate the solution process.

If 'n' is an integer between 1 and 10, what are the possible medians of the list 2, 4, 6, 8, n, 3, 5, 7, 9?

• 6 or 7

• 5 or 6

• 4 or 5

• 7 or 8

In the problem where 'n' and 'u' are single digits, what is the sum of 'n' and 'u' if the total sum is 1,222?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 7

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the yield percentage if Rose purchased $400 worth of stock, received a $5 dividend, and sold the stock for $420?

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

• 20%

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

What is the median of the temperatures recorded as 10, 5, -2, -1, -5, and 15 degrees Celsius?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

In the equation y(3x - 5)/2 = y, what is the value of 'x' if y is not zero?

• 5/3

• 6/3

• 7/3

• 8/3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A