Strategies for Solving Word Problems

The video presents a math problem involving a character named Hoy who reads a book over several days. The problem requires determining the total number of pages in the book based on the fractions and additional pages Hoy reads each day. The video explores a strategy of eliminating incorrect options to find the correct answer, encouraging viewers to engage with the problem-solving process. It concludes with a mention of additional resources for further learning.

What fraction of the book did Hoy read on the first day?

• One-third

• One-fifth

• One-fourth

• One-sixth

How many additional pages did Hoy read on the first day?

• 15 pages

• 18 pages

• 12 pages

• 10 pages

On the second day, what fraction of the remaining pages did Hoy read?

• One-sixth

• One-third

• One-fifth

• One-fourth

How many additional pages did Hoy read on the second day?

• 10 pages

• 12 pages

• 18 pages

• 15 pages

On the third day, what fraction of the remaining pages did Hoy read?

• One-sixth

• One-fifth

• One-fourth

• One-third

How many additional pages did Hoy read on the third day?

• 10 pages

• 18 pages

• 12 pages

• 15 pages

How many pages were left for Hoy to read after the third day?

• 60 pages

• 62 pages

• 64 pages

• 66 pages

What is the main question posed in the video?

• What is the title of the book Hoy is reading?

• How many pages did Hoy read on the first day?

• How many days did Hoy take to finish the book?

• How many pages are in the book?

What is the total number of options given for the number of pages in the book?

• Five

• Four

• Six

• Three

What is the title of the book Hoy is reading?

• Math is Easy

• Math is Fun

• Math is Beautiful

• Math is Hard