Write and Solve a Real World Linear Equation

The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a real-world linear equation involving a fruit stand. Ronald and Madison buy different fruits, and the task is to find the cost of a banana given that the total costs of their purchases are equal. The video explains setting up the equation, isolating variables, and solving for the unknown cost of a banana, concluding that a banana costs $0.40.

What is the cost of one apple at the fruit stand?

• $0.70

• $0.60

• $0.50

• $0.40

How many bananas did Madison buy?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

What equation represents the total cost of Ronald's purchase?

• 2 * $0.60 + 3b

• 2 * $0.50 + 3b

• 4 * $0.60 + b

• 4 * $0.50 + b

What is the first step in solving the equation for the cost of a banana?

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Divide both sides by 2

• Subtract b from both sides

• Add b to both sides

What is the final cost of one banana?

• $0.20

• $0.50

• $0.30

• $0.40