Solving 1 Step Equations from Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving one-step equations from word problems. It begins with an introduction to the steps involved: defining variables, writing equations, substituting known values, solving, and labeling solutions. The tutorial includes five example problems: Timothy's ski trip expenses, Jarrod's movie expenses, Tom and Sally's books, a restaurant bill division, and Larissa's bank deposit. Each example demonstrates how to apply the steps to solve real-world problems. The video concludes with practice problems for viewers to try on their own.

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving one-step equations?

• Label the solution

• Write the equation

• Define the variable

• Solve the equation

If Timothy spent $45 on a jacket and gloves, and the jacket cost $33, how much did the gloves cost?

• $18

• $15

• $12

• $10

What should you do after reading a word problem for the first time?

• Write the equation

• Underline key information

• Label the solution

• Solve the equation

Jarrod spent $18 at the movies and now has $75 left. How much did he have initially?

• $105

• $100

• $95

• $93

What operation is used to represent spending money in an equation?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

Tom read 45 books, which is three times as many as Sally. How many books did Sally read?

• 10

• 12

• 18

• 15

If each person paid $12 and there were three people, what was the total bill?

• $34

• $32

• $36

• $30

If the total bill is divided by three people and each pays $12, what is the equation to find the total bill?

• T + 3 = 12

• T * 3 = 12

• T / 3 = 12

• T - 3 = 12

Larissa deposited a $60 check and now has $125. How much did she have before?

• $155

• $165

• $175

• $185

What should you do after solving an equation in a word problem?

• Label the solution

• Write the equation

• Underline key information

• Define the variable