Algebra Word Problem Age Problems

This video tutorial covers solving age-related algebra problems, commonly found in tests like the SAT and GRE. It begins with simple examples, such as determining the age difference between Jake and Ted, and progresses to more complex problems involving multiple variables and time shifts, like those of Marie and Sally, and Jim and Jake. The tutorial emphasizes translating word problems into algebraic equations and solving them step-by-step.

What is the relationship between Jake's age and Ted's age?

How can you express the problem of finding Ted's age in equation form?

What steps would you take to solve for Ted's age?

How old is Sally if Barbara is 28 years old and Sally is 7 years younger?

What is the equation that represents the ages of Marie and Sally?

How do you determine the present ages of Marie and Sally?

What is the relationship between Pat's age and his brother's age?

How do you express the sum of Pat and his brother's ages in the future?

What is the current age of Jason if he will be twice as old as he was ten years ago in six years?

How do you find the ages of Jim and Jake given their age relationship?