Solving Age and Distance Problems

The video tutorial covers solving word problems using algebraic equations. It starts with a problem about pizza preferences in a math class, where students' choices for sausage and pepperoni pizzas are calculated. The second problem involves determining the ages of Jason and Mary based on given conditions. The final problem calculates the jogging distances of Mr. Wilson and his wife. Each problem is solved by defining variables, setting up equations, and solving for the unknowns.

How many students in Mrs. Thompson's class want sausage pizza?

• 6

• 12

• 8

• 10

If 18 students want pepperoni pizza, how many students are there in total?

• 36

• 18

• 30

• 24

What is the first step in solving the pizza problem?

• Check the solution

• Define the variables

• Calculate the total students

• Order the pizzas

If Jason is five times as old as Mary and their ages sum to 30, how old is Mary?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 6

What equation represents the sum of Jason and Mary's ages?

• 5m + 5 = 30

• m + 5 = 30

• m + 5m = 30

• m + 6m = 30

How old is Jason if Mary is 5 years old?

• 25

• 35

• 20

• 30

What is the first step in solving the jogging problem?

• Check the solution

• Add the miles

• Define the variables

• Calculate total miles

If Mr. Wilson jogged twice as far as his wife, how many miles did his wife jog?

• 14

• 12

• 10

• 16

What is the total distance jogged by Mr. Wilson and his wife?

• 36 miles

• 30 miles

• 48 miles

• 42 miles

If Mr. Wilson jogged 28 miles, how many miles did his wife jog?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 14