Basic Arithmetic Word Problems

The video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems by drawing pictures. It covers various examples, including subtracting apples, dividing milk cartons, calculating change from a purchase, multiplying pages read, and dividing watermelon slices. Each problem is solved using visual aids like bars to represent quantities, and estimation techniques are used to verify the reasonableness of answers.

What is the main method taught in this lesson to solve word problems?

• Memorizing formulas

• Writing equations

• Drawing pictures

• Using a calculator

If you have 7 apples and take away 4, how many are left?

• 2 apples

• 3 apples

• 4 apples

• 5 apples

How many boxes are needed to hold 7 cartons of milk if each box holds 3 cartons?

• 4 boxes

• 1 box

• 2 boxes

• 3 boxes

Gerald has $75 and wants to buy shoes for $39. How much money will he have left?

• $35

• $37

• $34

• $36

When estimating 75 minus 39, what are the rounded numbers used?

• 70 and 40

• 70 and 30

• 80 and 40

• 80 and 30

Mary read 3 chapters, each with 23 pages. How many pages did she read in total?

• 75 pages

• 69 pages

• 72 pages

• 66 pages

If Felice brought 14 slices of watermelon for 3 people, how many slices does each person get?

• 6 slices

• 5 slices

• 4 slices

• 3 slices

What is the remainder when 14 is divided by 3?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 0

What is a compatible number close to 23 for estimation purposes?

• 20

• 22

• 25

• 30

How many slices of watermelon are left over when divided among 3 people?

• 1 slice

• 4 slices

• 3 slices

• 2 slices