Solving Subtraction Word Problems Using Variables

The video tutorial explains how to use variables to solve subtraction word problems by writing equations. It introduces the concept of variables as letters representing unknown values and demonstrates this through examples. The tutorial walks through solving problems involving reading pages and lost erasers, emphasizing defining variables, writing equations, and solving for unknowns. It concludes with a method to verify solutions by substituting the variable with the found value.

In the second example, what does the variable E represent?

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How can you check if your answer to a word problem is correct?

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What steps are involved in solving a subtraction word problem using a variable?

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