Age Problem Solving Techniques

The video tutorial introduces age problems, emphasizing the importance of organization. It explains how to track variables over time and solve problems using examples. The first example involves Alexis and Brian, where equations are formed based on their age differences and future age sums. The second example features Maria and Sonia, focusing on past age relationships. The tutorial guides viewers through setting up equations and solving them to find current ages.

What is the key to solving age problems effectively?

• Organizing information

• Guessing the answers

• Memorizing formulas

• Using a calculator

In age problems, what are the two time periods you usually consider?

• Past and present

• Past and future

• Present and future

• Present and past

In Example 1, how much younger is Alexis than Brian?

• 10 years

• 7 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

In Example 1, what is the sum of Alexis and Brian's ages in seven years?

• 45 years

• 49 years

• 51 years

• 47 years

What is Brian's current age in Example 1?

• 20 years

• 22 years

• 15 years

• 18 years

In Example 2, how much older is Maria than Sonia?

• 8 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 5 years

How many years ago was Maria three times Sonia's age?

• 5 years ago

• 6 years ago

• 7 years ago

• 8 years ago

In Example 2, what is Sonia's current age?

• 17 years

• 11 years

• 13 years

• 15 years

What is the final age of Maria in Example 2?

• 21 years

• 23 years

• 27 years

• 25 years