Solving Two Step Equation Word Problems

The video tutorial reviews solving two-step equations using the CUBES method. It begins with an introduction to the method and a detailed example involving students on a field trip. The teacher then provides practice problems for students to solve independently, followed by additional examples to reinforce understanding. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying key numbers, math words, and constructing equations to find solutions.

What does the 'C' in the CUBES method stand for?

• Calculate

• Circle

• Count

• Compare

What does the 'E' in the CUBES method stand for?

• Equalize

• Eliminate

• Estimate

• Evaluate

In the example problem, how many students were in each bus if there were 472 students on the trip?

• 52

• 50

• 48

• 54

What is the first step in solving the two-step equation for the field trip problem?

• Divide by 9

• Add 4 to each side

• Subtract 4 from each side

• Multiply by 9

In the example problem, what is the total number of students on the trip?

• 470

• 474

• 476

• 472

How many students are in each bus if 331 students went on a field trip, 6 buses were filled, and 7 students traveled in cars?

• 52

• 54

• 50

• 56

Illya has $24 to spend on 7 pencils. After buying them, she had $10 left. How much did each pencil cost?

• $1

• $4

• $2

• $3

Julis sold half her comic books and bought 16 more. She now has 36. How many did she start with?

• 34

• 32

• 40

• 30

If half of someone's weekly allowance plus $4 equals $12, what is their weekly allowance?

• $14

• $20

• $16

• $18

You bought a magazine for $5 and four erasers. You spent a total of $25. How much did each eraser cost?

• $7

• $6

• $5

• $4