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Finding the value of a number by using an algebraic equation - Free math videos
π Learn how to solve equations from word problems. A word problem is a real word simulation of a mathematics principle. We can solve equation(s) from a word problems by first understanding what the problem is asking. We then assign...
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Using Bar Models to Solve Division Problems
In this video, students learn how multiplication and division are related and how to solve division problems using a bar model. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem and not just multiplying or adding the numbers.
Math Fortress
Algebra I: Translating Problems Into Equations (Level 1 of 2)
This video introduces a 3 step problem solving plan for solving word problems. This video goes over 3 examples illustrating how to translate word problems into equations.
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Understanding Word Problems
This video lesson teaches students how to understand and solve word problems by breaking them down into two parts: information and a question. It emphasizes the importance of thinking about everything happening in the story, rather than...
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Creating Equations from Word Problems Involving Fractions
In this video, the teacher explains how to create equations from word problems involving fractions. They emphasize the importance of identifying key information, using variables to represent unknown values, and understanding that the "="...
Brian McLogan
How to use a system of equations to solve a word problem
πLearn how to solve a system of linear equations from a word problem. A system of equations is a set of more than one equations which are to be solved simultaneously. A word problem is a real world simulation of a mathematical concept....
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Two-Step Word Problem Solving with Number Lines
The video is a tutorial on how to solve two-step word problems using a number line. The instructor provides examples and explains the importance of underlining important information and creating an equation to go with the word problem....
Brian McLogan
Solving a word problem with one variable - Online tutor - Free Math Videos
π Learn how to solve equations from word problems. A word problem is a real word simulation of a mathematics principle. We can solve equation(s) from a word problems by first understanding what the problem is asking. We then assign...
Brian McLogan
Find the slope of a line given graph
π Learn how to find the rate of change from graph. The rate of change is the rate at which y-values are changing with respect to the change in x-values. To determine the rate of change from a graph, a right triangle is drawn on the graph...
KERA
Dreaming of College
Going to college is a dream for many people. Alex Gutierrez is a 16-year-old junior at International Leadership of Texas high school, and would like to go to college and study criminal justice to become an FBI agent or a police...
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Olivia's Garden (Find the area of a polygon using the area of a rectangle and the area of a triangle)
Olivia is trying to determine the area of her garden. Her garden is shaped as a trapezoid, since it has 4 sides with only one pair of parallel sides. Unfortunately, Olivia doesnβt know the formula to find the area of a trapezoid. How...
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Listing Factor Pairs to Solve Equal Grouping Word Problems
The video is a math lesson that teaches students how to solve word problems related to equal groupings by listing factor pairs. The example problems given involve creating treat bags with equal amounts of mints or gum, and the video...
Brian McLogan
Using proportions to solve a word problem
π In this video, you will learn how to solve a word problem using proportions. To do this we will identify our unknowns as well as our ratio of terms. We will then proceed to set up a proportion and solve it.
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Solving Multi-Step Word Problems with Different Operations
This is a lesson on how to solve multi-step word problems by using different operations. The video teaches how to understand the question and figure out which operation to use to solve the problem. The teacher explains the importance of...
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Solving Multiplication and Division Word Problems About Volume
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve multiplication and division word problems about volume by drawing pictures. The example given involves calculating the amount of coffee each person receives when bringing five boxes of...
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Solving Elapsed Time Word Problems in Five Minute Intervals
In this lesson, students will learn how to solve elapsed time word problems in five-minute intervals by using a number line. The lesson reviews solving elapsed time word problems in one-hour intervals and emphasizes the importance of not...
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Solving Multiplication and Division Word Problems about Mass
This video is a lesson on solving multiplication and division word problems about mass by drawing pictures. It uses examples of Tyrone and Mike's mass to demonstrate how to carefully read and think about the information given in the word...
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Solving Word Problems with Equations: Finding the Cost Equilibrium
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve word problems by using equations with one variable. They provide examples of solving equations step-by-step and apply the concept to real-life scenarios, such as comparing cell phone plans...
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Strategies for Solving Word Problems with Rational Numbers
In this video, you will learn strategies for solving word problems involving rational numbers. The teacher explains how to identify keywords, write equations, and create models to find the solutions.
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Counting to Solve Word Problems: How Many More Children Can Fit on the Bus?
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to solve word problems by counting. They review the use of tally marks and number lines to help count. The students apply these skills to determine how many more children can fit on a bus...
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Elapsed Time: Identifying Start, Change, and End Times in Real World Situations
In this video, students learn about elapsed time by solving real-world word problems. They are taught to identify the start time, the change of time, and the end time in order to determine the elapsed time. The video provides examples...
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Elapsed Time Word Problems: Solving with Number Lines
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve elapsed time word problems using a number line. The examples provided demonstrate how to determine the start time, end time, and change in time, and how to use a number line to find the...
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Interpreting Remainders in Division Word Problems
In this lesson, students will learn how to interpret remainders in division word problems by relating them to the context of the problem. They will understand that a remainder represents a leftover amount that cannot be divided equally...
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Writing Fractions from Word Problems
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a fraction from a word problem by identifying the important information and determining what is being described. The examples given involve determining the fraction of students not wearing...