Zoo Problem Solving and Variables

The video tutorial introduces the concept of strip diagrams as a tool for visualizing and solving multi-step problems. It demonstrates their application through two examples: calculating shared costs for zoo admission and determining food consumption for an elephant. The tutorial emphasizes the utility of strip diagrams in breaking down complex problems into manageable parts, aiding in the visualization of unknown variables. The session concludes by highlighting the effectiveness of strip diagrams as a problem-solving tool.

What is the primary purpose of using strip diagrams in math problems?

• To create artistic representations of problems

• To replace traditional equations

• To visualize and solve for unknown variables

• To make problems look more colorful

In a strip diagram, what does one half of the diagram typically represent?

• The number of parts

• The total amount of something

• The unknown variable

• The solution to the problem

What items did Colby and Zoe purchase at the zoo?

• Two buckets of popcorn and a soda

• One ticket and a bucket of popcorn

• Three tickets and two sodas

• Two tickets, a bucket of popcorn, and a soda

How much does each ticket cost in the zoo problem?

• $25

• $20

• $30

• $35

What variable is used to represent the amount each person pays in the zoo problem?

• n

• p

• x

• m

What is the total cost of the items Colby and Zoe bought at the zoo?

• $67

• $62

• $57

• $72

What is the unknown variable in the zoo problem?

• The total cost

• The cost of popcorn

• The amount each person pays

• The number of tickets

What is the cost of the soda in the zoo problem?

• $4

• $5

• $3

• $6

What is the cost of the popcorn in the zoo problem?

• $6

• $5

• $8

• $7

What is the total amount of food Stella the elephant eats per day?

• 350 pounds

• 300 pounds

• 250 pounds

• 200 pounds