How to Write an Equation

The video tutorial explains how to solve a standardized math test question by forming an equation. Ling earns $12 each time he shovels a driveway and made $108 in total. The task is to find how many times he shoveled. The tutorial guides through identifying key information, forming the equation 12W = 108, and selecting the correct answer choice.

What is the main task in the given math problem involving Ling?

• Calculate the total amount Ling earned.

• Find the cost of shoveling per session.

• Identify the neighbors Ling shoveled for.

• Determine the number of times Ling shoveled.

What does the $12.00 represent in the problem?

• The total number of neighbors.

• The total amount Ling earned.

• The number of driveways shoveled.

• The amount earned per shoveling session.

Which of the following represents the total amount Ling earned?

• None of the above

• $12.00

• $108.00

• W

How do you represent the relationship between the number of times Ling shoveled and the total amount earned?

• W + 12 = 108

• 12W = 108

• 12 + W = 108

• W - 12 = 108

Which equation correctly represents the problem statement?

• W = 12 + 108

• 12 = W * 108

• 12W = 108

• W = 108 - 12