GCF and LCM Word Problems Challenge

The video tutorial covers the concepts of greatest common factor (GCF) and least common multiple (LCM) through word problems. It includes two examples: arranging plants in a garden using factor pairs and determining when two volunteers will work together using LCM. The tutorial encourages students to practice these concepts and provides a clear explanation of the problems and solutions.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Geometry and shapes

• Addition and subtraction

• Greatest common factor and least common multiple word problems

• Algebraic equations

How many plants does Mrs. Emmons have for her garden?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 35

What is the goal of the first example problem?

• To calculate the area of the garden

• To determine the number of plants in each row

• To find all the different ways to arrange 30 plants in even rows and columns

• To find the greatest common factor

Which of the following is a factor pair of 30?

• 2 and 20

• 4 and 8

• 3 and 10

• 5 and 7

How many different ways can Mrs. Emmons arrange her 30 plants?

• 8

• 10

• 4

• 6

What is the commutative property used for in the first example?

• To add the number of plants

• To subtract the number of plants

• To flip the factor pairs and find more arrangements

• To divide the number of plants

How often does Kevin volunteer at the animal shelter?

• Every 2 days

• Every 3 days

• Every 5 days

• Every 4 days

How often does Brady volunteer at the animal shelter?

• Every 2 days

• Every 3 days

• Every 4 days

• Every 5 days

On which day will Kevin and Brady first volunteer together?

• 12th day

• 20th day

• 10th day

• 15th day

What should students do after watching the video?

• Take a break

• Practice using greatest common factor and least common multiple to solve problems

• Read a book

• Write an essay