Solving Word Problems with Equations

Solving Word Problems with Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Thomas White

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

This video tutorial covers writing two-step equations to solve real-world problems. It explains how to translate words into numbers, variables, and operations, and provides examples such as calculating monthly payments, cupcake costs, marker quantities, and fabric prices. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of choosing appropriate variables and using inverse operations to isolate variables and find their values.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of writing two-step equations?

To avoid using numbers

To eliminate the need for variables

To represent real-world problems in a compact form

To make problems more complex

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which operations are typically used in two-step equations?

Addition and subtraction only

Multiplication and division only

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

None of the above

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a word problem, why is it important to pay attention to the question being asked?

To ensure the answer is in the correct units

To make the problem more challenging

To avoid using variables

To simplify the problem

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equation for the subscription service problem?

5m + 12 = 53

5 + 12m = 53

12 + 5m = 53

53 = 5 + m

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you solve for the monthly payment in the subscription service problem?

Subtract 5 from both sides

Add 5 to both sides

Divide both sides by 5

Multiply both sides by 12

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the cost per cupcake in the cupcake problem?

$2

$3

$4

$5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you isolate the variable in the cupcake problem?

Subtract 2 from both sides

Divide both sides by 15

Add 2 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 15

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