Word Problems Involving Distance: Solving with Diagrams

This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems involving distance using diagrams. It covers important measurement facts in both customary and metric systems, emphasizing the need for unit conversion. Two example problems are solved: one involving thread length in meters and centimeters, and another involving bike distance in meters and kilometers. The tutorial demonstrates the use of diagrams and conversion charts to find solutions.

What is the equivalent of 1 yard in feet?

• 2 feet

• 5 feet

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

How many centimeters are there in 2 meters?

• 250 centimeters

• 150 centimeters

• 200 centimeters

• 100 centimeters

If Diane used 110 centimeters of thread, how much is left from 200 centimeters?

• 110 centimeters

• 100 centimeters

• 90 centimeters

• 80 centimeters

What is the first step in solving the problem of Mindy's bike ride?

• Calculate total meters traveled

• Convert meters to kilometers

• Estimate the distance

• Draw a diagram

How many meters are in 1 kilometer?

• 500 meters

• 750 meters

• 1500 meters

• 1000 meters

What is the total distance Mindy rode in meters?

• 3000 meters

• 2500 meters

• 2000 meters

• 1500 meters

How many kilometers did Mindy ride in total?

• 2.5 kilometers

• 2 kilometers

• 1.5 kilometers

• 1 kilometer