Virtual Nerd: How Do You Set Up a Percent Proportion From a Word Problem?

So x amount of people were surveyed and 68 of them said algebra was their favorite subject. Set up a percent proportion to identify the number of people surveyed. That's often the hardest part, setting up the equation. So observe the...

Use this word problem to practice turning words into math. You'll follow the step-by-step process to determine what is being asked and what you'll need to do to solve the problem. A great tutorial for learners needing a little extra help...

Word problems can be tricky. Lucky for you there are key words that can help you identify the operation needed to successfully complete any word problem. This tutorial helps you pick out key words and what those words indicate in terms...

Create a percent proportion using the given values in this word problem. Not sure how to set that up? Then watch this short video and see how the teacher sets up this percent proportion according to the given values.

By watching this tutorial, you will learn the steps to take in order to turn a word problem involving a blueprint into a proportion. [2:13]

In this word problem, the skill to remember is to match up the similar measurements. This means the inches match up with the inches and the feet match up with the feet measurements. This problem is a ratio and is written as fractions....

Use a polynomial equation to solve a real-world problem like finding the perimeter. [6:28]

Probability is the likelihood that a given event will take place. So how do you determine the probability of a simple event? Watch this example using marbles for an explanation. [4:36]

Word problems are easy to solve if you watch the following tutorial. This video walks you through turning word problems into a mathematical equation using fractions.

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...