Exploring Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

This video tutorial covers solving word problems using one and two-step equations. It provides examples involving checking account balances, movie ticket prices, class trip attendance, temperature changes, M&M distribution, test scores, pocket folder purchases, water consumption, road trip durations, wedding invitations, diet and weight loss, square perimeters, plant growth, saving for a tablet, marching band participation, and square areas. Each example demonstrates how to define variables, set up equations, and solve for unknowns.

What does the variable 'X' represent in the context of Connor's bank account?

• The amount before Connor's deposit

• The amount Connor deposited

• Connor's new balance after deposit

• The total amount Connor has after several transactions

How much does one movie ticket cost?

• $8.75

• $52.50

• $44.75

• $6.00

What is the total number of eighth graders at Kingston Middle School?

• 336 students

• 84 students

• 168 students

• 252 students

How many M&Ms did Miss Karen start with?

• 161 M&Ms

• 184 M&Ms

• 23 M&Ms

• 7 M&Ms

What was Braden's score on his math test?

• 68 points

• 9 points

• 86 points

• 77 points

How many pocket folders did Carolyn buy?

• 21 folders

• 7 folders

• 39 folders

• 18 folders

What was the original temperature before it fell by 23 degrees Fahrenheit?

• 97 degrees Fahrenheit

• 51 degrees Fahrenheit

• 28 degrees Fahrenheit

• 74 degrees Fahrenheit

How many weeks will it take Tessa to save enough money for her tablet?

• 12 weeks

• 39 weeks

• 29 weeks

• 50 weeks

How many students are in the marching band?

• 108 students

• 36 students

• 31 students

• 103 students

What is the side length of the square if five less than its area is 59 square feet?

• 64 feet

• 8 feet

• 63 feet

• -8 feet