Solving Linear Equations and Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving equations to find variable values, matching equations to solutions and stories, calculating weight gain of a baby giraffe, determining the number of players in soccer teams, calculating population growth percentage, and finding gas tank capacity. Each problem is explained step-by-step, demonstrating the use of equations in real-world scenarios.

What is the value of 'a' if a times 3 equals negative 30?

• 30

• -30

• 10

• -10

In the equation 5x - 7 = 3, what is the value of x?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

Which story matches the equation 7 = 3(5 + x)?

• Club activity

• Building guitars

• Temperature change

• Roses story

What is the solution for the equation 3x + 5 = -7?

• -5

• -2

• -3

• -4

In the roses story, how many roses did Jada give to each teacher?

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 5

How much weight does the baby giraffe gain each month?

• 78 pounds

• 68 pounds

• 58 pounds

• 48 pounds

What is the unknown weight gained per month in the equation y = mx + b for the baby giraffe?

• 58

• 48

• 78

• 68

If 6 teams are playing soccer and 2 players from each team leave, how many players are on each team if 78 remain?

• 15

• 14

• 13

• 12

What was the percentage increase in population from 960 to 1200?

• 15%

• 20%

• 30%

• 25%

How many gallons does the gas tank of a passenger car hold if it is 50% less than a truck's 30-gallon tank?

• 25 gallons

• 20 gallons

• 15 gallons

• 10 gallons