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Solving Word Problems and Equations

Solving Word Problems and Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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7th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Mrs. Lopez guides students through solving word problems using two-step equations. The lesson covers setting up equations from word problems, solving for unknowns, and verifying solutions. Problems include arranging posters on a wall, placing sconce lights, calculating ages of sisters, and determining costs in a music store. The session concludes with a vocabulary review.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal when solving word problems with two-step equations?

To memorize the steps

To understand the problem and translate it into an equation

To guess the solution

To solve the equation quickly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the poster problem, what is the width of each poster?

4 feet

3 feet

2 feet

5 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you convert 25 inches to feet in the wall sconce lights problem?

Multiply by 12

Divide by 12

Add 12

Subtract 12

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the distance between the wall and the lamp in feet?

4 and 1/6 feet

1 and 1/6 feet

2 and 1/6 feet

3 and 1/6 feet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sum of the ages of the three sisters?

48

40

45

42

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the youngest sister is 14, how old is the oldest sister?

15

18

17

16

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the membership fee for the online music store?

$9.99

$24.99

$14.99

$19.99

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