Fraction Operations and Applications

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the distance to a friend's house by bike, given the speed and time. It demonstrates solving the problem using fractions and multiplication, applying the distributive property, and converting mixed numbers to improper fractions. An alternative, simpler method is also explored, leading to the same result.

What is the speed of the bike in miles per minute?

• 1 mile per minute

• 1/2 mile per minute

• 1/3 mile per minute

• 1/5 mile per minute

How long does it take to reach the friend's house?

• 4 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 3 and 1/3 minutes

What is the first step in using the distributive property to solve the problem?

• Add the fractions

• Multiply 1/5 by 3 and 1/3 separately

• Convert to decimals

• Divide the fractions

What is the result of multiplying 1/5 by 3?

• 3/15

• 1/5

• 3/5

• 1/3

What is the sum of 3/5 and 1/15?

• 2/3

• 4/5

• 1

• 10/15

How can 3 and 1/3 be expressed as an improper fraction?

• 9/3

• 8/3

• 10/3

• 7/3

What is the result of multiplying 1/5 by 10/3?

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 3/5

• 10/15

What is the simplified form of 10/15?

• 2/3

• 4/5

• 1/2

• 3/4

Which method was used to verify the solution?

• Using decimals

• Using improper fractions

• Using addition

• Using subtraction

What is the final distance to the friend's house?

• 3/5 mile

• 1 mile

• 2/3 mile

• 1/2 mile