Library (Represent word problems involving multiplicative comparison using a symbol for the unknown where the group size

The video tutorial explains how to solve a word problem involving Sarah and Lily's reading activity. Sarah reads 24 pages, which is three times the number of pages Lily reads. The tutorial demonstrates how to find the number of pages Lily read by setting up an equation and solving it using multiplication and division. It emphasizes using symbols for unknown values and concludes with a summary of solving multiplicative comparison word problems.

What is the relationship between the number of pages Sarah read and the number of pages Lily read?

How many pages did Sarah read?

How can we express the number of pages Lily read using an equation?

What is the value of the unknown number representing the pages Lily read?

What method can be used to find the number of pages Lily read?