ACT Sat Prep Learn how to determine the value of a number from a word problem

The video tutorial explains a math problem where one number is five times another, and their sum is -60. The teacher guides through defining variables, setting up and solving the equation, and determining the lesser of the two numbers, which is -50.

What is the relationship between the two numbers described in the problem?

• One number is five times the other.

• One number is half the other.

• One number is twice the other.

• The numbers are equal.

How is the equation set up to find the numbers?

• X + 5 = 60

• X - 5X = -60

• 5X - X = 60

• 5X + X = -60

What is the value of the smaller number after solving the equation?

• 50

• 10

• -50

• -10

If one number is 5 times the other, and their sum is -60, what is the larger number?

• 10

• -50

• 50

• -10

Why is -50 considered the lesser number in this context?

• Because it is a larger negative value.

• Because it is closer to zero.

• Because it is a positive number.

• Because it is a smaller negative value.