Regents Exam: Algebra I August 2016 (Problem 16 of 37)

The video tutorial explains how to solve a word problem involving Kendall buying boxes of cookies. It guides viewers through identifying unknowns, understanding the problem's facts, and translating these into an equation. The solution involves calculating the number of boxes Kendall bought by using the given facts and solving the equation 12X - 24 = 60, with the correct answer being option 3.

What is the main goal of the problem involving Kendall and the cookies?

• To find out how many guests attended the party.

• To calculate the total number of cookies at the party.

• To determine the number of boxes Kendall bought.

• To find out how many cookies Kendall ate.

What is the first step in solving the problem about Kendall's cookies?

• Asking Kendall how many boxes she bought.

• Translating the word problem into an equation.

• Counting the cookies at the party.

• Guessing the number of boxes.

Which variable is used to represent the number of boxes Kendall bought?

• W

• X

• Z

• Y

How many cookies does Kendall keep for herself?

• 36

• 24

• 12

• 48

What is the final equation used to solve the problem?

• 12X + 24 = 60

• 12X + 60 = 24

• 12X - 24 = 60

• 12X = 60