Solving a word problem with one variable - Online tutor - Free Math Videos

The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a word problem using one variable. It emphasizes reading the problem thoroughly, understanding the question, assigning variables, setting up an equation, solving it, and interpreting the solution. The example problem involves determining the number of apples and oranges in a box, given that there are four more apples than oranges and a total of 52 fruits. The tutorial demonstrates how to assign a variable to represent the number of oranges, set up an equation, solve it, and interpret the results to find the number of each type of fruit.

What is the first step in solving a word problem according to the video?

• Read the entire problem carefully

• Write down the known values

• Assign variables to unknowns

• Solve the equation immediately

In the problem, if the number of oranges is represented by X, how is the number of apples expressed?

• X - 4

• X / 4

• X + 4

• 4X

What equation is set up to find the total number of fruits?

• X + X = 52

• X - 4 = 52

• 2X + 4 = 52

• X + 4 = 52

After solving the equation, what is the value of X?

• 24

• 28

• 48

• 52

How many apples are there in the box?

• 32

• 20

• 24

• 28