Understanding Variables and Equations

Understanding Variables and Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers the concepts of independent and dependent variables, using examples such as Marcus's reading habits, Kyra's website design, and Carlos's school supplies. It explains how to identify these variables and create equations to model real-world situations. The tutorial also includes practice problems and retrieval exercises to reinforce learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of an independent variable in an equation?

It changes based on the dependent variable.

It remains constant and influences the dependent variable.

It is always a numerical value.

It is not used in equations.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the reading example, what does the variable 'D' represent?

Reading speed

Number of books

Number of days

Total minutes read

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many websites can Kyra design in 3 weeks?

15 websites

9 websites

6 websites

12 websites

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equation to calculate the total number of websites Kyra can design?

W = n/3

W = 3n

W = n - 3

W = 3 + n

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the school supplies problem, what is the cost of one notebook?

$2

$1

$4

$3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equation for the total cost of Carlos's school supplies?

T = 2n + 3

T = 5n

T = 3n + 2

T = n + 5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many buns are in 4 packages of hot dog buns?

24 buns

32 buns

36 buns

28 buns

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