Sam's Weight (Represent word problems involving multiplicative comparison using a symbol for the unknown where the numbe

The video tutorial explains how to compare the weights of Sam and his brother Rick using a multiplicative comparison. It introduces the problem of determining how many times Sam is heavier than Rick by setting up an equation with an unknown multiplier. The tutorial demonstrates solving the equation 8 * H = 40 to find that Sam is 5 times heavier than Rick. It also shows how division can be used to find the same result. The lesson concludes by summarizing the method of using equations with symbols to solve multiplicative comparison problems.

What does the variable 'H' represent in the equation 8 * H = 40?

Explain how you can represent multiplicative comparison problems using an equation.