ACT PREP - Constructing Equations

The video tutorial explains a sales problem where the sales for a business increase over three years. The second year's sales are $3 million more than the first, and the third year's sales are double the second year's sales. Given that the third year's sales are $38 million, the tutorial guides viewers through setting up and solving an equation to find the first year's sales. The solution involves simplifying the equation and verifying the result to ensure accuracy.

What is the increase in sales from the first year to the second year?

• $3,000,000

• $4,000,000

• $2,000,000

• $1,000,000

If the sales in the third year were $38 million, what was the sales amount in the second year?

• $16 million

• $19 million

• $35 million

• $38 million

How do you calculate the sales for the third year based on the second year?

• Triple the second year sales

• Subtract $3 million from the second year sales

• Double the second year sales

• Add $3 million to the second year sales

What is the value of X, representing the sales in the first year?

• $19 million

• $25 million

• $16 million

• $22 million

Why is it important to re-read the last sentence of the problem?

• To add more details to the problem

• To change the problem statement

• To find a new solution

• To ensure the solution is correct