Solving Linear Word Problems

What is the first step in solving linear word problems according to the video?

• Clearly define quantities with common sense variables

• Check the reasonableness of your answer

• Solve the equation

• Translate the information into an equation

Which of the following is NOT a conjunction mentioned in the video?

• Because

• Nor

• And

• For

What does the 'let' statement help you do in algebra word problems?

• Solve the equation

• Define variables for quantities

• Check the reasonableness of your answer

• Translate the information into an equation

In the first exercise, what is the sum of the number and five more than the number?

• 12

• 17

• 19

• 23

What is the value of the number in the first exercise?

• 8

• 5

• 7

• 6

In the second exercise, how much less money does Kirk have compared to Jim?

• $12

• $14

• $10

• $16

If Jim spends half his money and Kirk spends none, how much more money will Kirk have than Jim?

• $3

• $1

• $2

• $4

What is the initial amount of money Jim has in the second exercise?

• $30

• $32

• $28

• $26

What is the initial amount of money Kirk has in the second exercise?

• $14

• $16

• $20

• $18

What is the final step in solving linear word problems according to the video?

• Solve the equation

• Translate the information into an equation

• Clearly define quantities with common sense variables

• Check the reasonableness of your answer