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Study Jams! Creating Equations from Word Problems
Word problems are full of information waiting to be deciphered. This animated video explains how to look for the important parts and how to translate those word cues into the correct signs. Go through a problem from start to finish and...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve an Equation with Variables on Both Sides?
So you have a variable on both sides of the equation. How do you solve this kind of equation? Just get like terms together on each side of the equation and then isolate that variable.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Multiplication?
One variable and two given values. Easy as pie, right? No, not for everyone. Word problems are often skipped over. This one is good for practicing. Identify the variable and figure out where the two given values go. Now solve.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with a Rational Equation?
Translate a word problem into a rational equation. This word problem might cause some to pause and ponder, and some to just give up and skip the problem altogether. It does involve some fractions, so watch this video and get a better...
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AP Physics 1: Equations to Memorize
Saving the best for last, the final video in the series of 12 covers all of the equations young physicists should memorize because they are not on the equation sheet provided at the time of AP Physics 1 exam. This fast-paced video even...
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Translate Basic Expressions and Equations to Words
The symbolic nature of mathematics is perplexing to some scholars. Help them out using a video lesson that offers explanations and examples of how to read a mathematical sentence. By translating expressions and equations into words,...
Curated OER
Solving Equations
A mathematics video explains the parts of an equation and reviewing relevant vocabulary. Next, it covers one-, two-, and multi-step equations. It includes a few example problems for each type as well.
National Education Association
Writing Linear Equations
No matter how it is written, it still is a line. A video shows class members how to take points and write the equation of the line that goes through those points. It then outlines how to develop the equation whether the points are...
Curated OER
How Do You Write an Equation for a Translation of an Absolute Value Function?
Translate an absolute value equation, horizontally and vertically. First, what is the form of an absolute value equation? There are several variables that represent specific pieces in this equation. Vertical, horizontal, constant,...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Writing an Equation and Plugging in Values?
There are a lot of moving parts in this word problem. There are three variables, and then there's writing out an equation. Oh my! The best thing to do is watch this video and take some good notes as the teacher explains each and every...
Curated OER
How Do You Write an Equation From a Word Problem?
Word problems. Raise your hand if you love word problems! Don't see any hands raised? Watch this video as the teacher demonstrates how to identify the variables and match them up with given values in the word problem. Then she writes an...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Two-Step Equation with Decimals?
A word problem with just one variable. Definitely doable! Identify all the components in this word problem then write an equation. Now solve it using the properties of equality.
Virtual Nerd
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Addition?
Watch and learn how to set up a simple equation to this word problem. It's very straightforward. And you can solve it too.
Virtual Nerd
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Division?
Maria is 12 years old. How do you know that? Follow the teacher as she shows you how to set up and solve this word problem. Don't forget to check your answer.
Curated OER
How Do You Turn a Simple Equation into Words?
The instructor illustrates one example of how to write a word problem when given an algebraic expression. The possibilities are as varied as one can imagine. But watch as she illustrates the steps to take in putting a story together.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?
How tall is tall? Well, here's a word problem that when the solution is found will show how tall, tall is. Two years ago, Brad was five and a half feet tall, which was only 2/3 of how tall he is now. Oh my, he is going to be really tall....
National Education Association
Solve Linear Formulas and Literal Equations for a Specified Variable
Mathematics is not a spectator sport. A video explains how to identify literal equations and why pupils will need to use them. It goes on to describe how to solve for a specified variable.
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Transformations of Graphs: Translations
Explore translations of functions on both the graph and equation. Using a quadratic function, a video lesson shows how adding and subtracting values results in either a vertical or horizontal translation. The lesson compares and...
Curated OER
How Do You Turn a More Complicated Equation into Words?
Pay attention! This is a bit more complicated than having a word problem and rewriting it algebraically. In this problem, do the reverse. Write a story to go with the given algebraic expression. Your class may feel stumped with a problem...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using the Elimination by Subtraction Method?
Use word problems to teach systems of equations! The instructor in this video demonstrates how to solve a word problem using a system of equations and the elimination by subtraction method. She goes through each step, carefully...
Curated OER
How Do You Write and Solve an Equation From a Word Problem?
How much does Mariana get paid? This word problem is not so simple because Mariana gets paid two different rates for different numbers of hours babysitting. So, there are a few steps to solving this problem. The instructor will define...
National Education Association
Solve and Graph Simple Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
What is the best method to overcome negativity? Remember your absolute value! An informative video starts with an explanation of what absolute value is and its connection to measurement. It goes on to solve sample problems to help...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Where You Multiply and Subtract Whole Numbers and Fractions?
There is only one variable in this word problem. Yeah! So unpack the words and write them as a mathematical expression. Then make sure to use the order of operations to solve and arrive at the solution.
Curated OER
How Do You Turn a Longer Verbal Phrase into an Algebraic Expression?
Translate, breakdown, break it up, or unpack this verbal phrase to get an algebraic expression. Practice this skill to get better at unpacking the more difficult word problems to come. The instructor breaks up this verbal phrase into...