Solving Multi-Step Word Problems
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Objective
I can create and solve equations to represent multi-step word problems involving multiplication, addition, and subtraction.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The base charge for Sandy's cab ride is $2.50, and it costs an additional $2.50 per mile.
- 2
Sandy's 5-mile cab ride costs $15 before the tip, which includes the base charge.
- 3
After paying for the cab and leaving a $1 tip, Sandy will have $4 left from her $20 bill.
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Practice
11 questions
What two mathematical operations are primarily used in the word problem described in the video?
Write an equation that represents the total cost of Sandy's cab ride before the tip.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Marcus takes a taxi that charges a base fee of $3.00 plus $2.75 per mile. If he travels 6 miles and then gives the driver a $2 tip, how much does Marcus pay in total? Write and solve an equation to represent this situation.”
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