Solving Word Problems with Equations

Solving Word Problems with Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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In this video, Mr. Lindsay teaches how to write and solve two-step equations using a word problem. The lesson focuses on identifying key elements such as rate, variable, constant, and total in a word problem. A practical example involving the purchase of skibbidy toilets is used to demonstrate the process. The video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to isolating the variable and solving the equation, ensuring students understand the method thoroughly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Mr. Lindsay?

Understanding algebraic expressions

Writing and solving two-step equations from word problems

Learning about fractions and decimals

Solving quadratic equations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key elements to identify in a word problem?

Total

Coefficient

Variable

Rate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'rate' refer to in a word problem?

How fast or slow something changes

The final result of a calculation

A fixed number that doesn't change

An unknown number

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sample problem, what is the cost of each skibbidy toilet?

$30.00

$25.00

$22.50

$20.00

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the one-time Phantom tax charged in the sample problem?

$5.00

$4.00

$3.00

$2.00

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sample problem, what is the total amount spent at the store?

$20.50

$24.50

$28.50

$26.50

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the variable 's' represent in the equation?

The Phantom tax amount

The total amount spent

The number of skibbidy toilets bought

The cost of one skibbidy toilet

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