Solving Division Word Problems with Variables

The video tutorial teaches how to solve division word problems by using variables to write equations. It explains the concept of division as breaking a number into equal groups and introduces variables as placeholders for unknown values. Through examples involving Skittles and race cars, the tutorial demonstrates how to define variables, set up equations, and solve for unknowns in division problems.

What does division help us achieve in a word problem?

• Subtract one number from another

• Multiply numbers together

• Break a number into equal groups

• Combine different groups into one

In the cookies example, what does the variable C represent?

• The number of cookies left over

• The number of cookies in each group

• The number of groups

• The total number of cookies

How many Skittles are in each box if Tom has 50 Skittles and each box contains 10 Skittles?

• 20 Skittles

• 5 Skittles

• 10 Skittles

• 15 Skittles

What does the variable B represent in the Skittles example?

• The number of Skittles in each box

• The total number of Skittles

• The number of Skittles left over

• The number of boxes Tom has

In the race cars example, what is the total number of race cars Steve has?

• 125 race cars

• 100 race cars

• 50 race cars

• 25 race cars

How many groups does Steve divide his race cars into?

• 6 groups

• 3 groups

• 4 groups

• 5 groups

What is the value of the variable R in the race cars example?

• 20

• 25

• 15

• 30