How to Write an Expression

The video tutorial explains how to solve a standardized math test question by writing an expression. The problem involves calculating the total points scored by Victoria in a basketball season. She scored nine points in the first game and five points in each of the other X games. The tutorial guides viewers through understanding the problem, identifying the variable X, and formulating the expression 9 + 5X to find the total points. The correct answer is identified as option D.

What is the main task in the math problem involving Victoria?

• Determine the total number of games played.

• Calculate the average points per game.

• Find the highest score in a single game.

• Write an expression for total points scored.

How many points did Victoria score in the first game of the season?

• Unknown points

• X points

• Nine points

• Five points

What does the variable 'X' represent in the problem?

• The total number of games played in the season

• The average points scored per game

• The number of points scored in the first game

• The number of additional games played after the first game

How many points did Victoria score in each of the additional games?

• Nine points

• Five points

• X points

• Unknown points

Which expression correctly represents the total points Victoria scored in the season?

• 9 + 5 * X

• 9 * X

• 9 + 5

• 5 + X