10 Questions
What method is suggested to solve the equations in the text?
Substitution method
In the example with Larry's marbles, what is the value of x if x / 3 = 2?
6
What does r represent in the problem of Larry's marbles?
Number of red marbles
How many blue marbles does Larry have according to the information provided?
4
What is the key step involved in finding the number of blue marbles?
Substituting r = 16 into the second equation
What is the main focus of division word problems with two or more variables?
Identifying unknown values in word problems involving division and multiple variables
What is a key reason for learning to solve division word problems with multiple variables?
To be able to handle real-life situations involving multiple variables
In the given problem with Sally and two numbers, how many equations must be written based on the number of variables?
Two equations are required
What does the equation 'y = x / 3' represent in the context of the problem about Sally's numbers?
The second number is equal to x divided by 3
Why is it important to carefully read through a word problem before writing equations?
To ensure writing the correct number of equations based on the variables present
Learn how to solve division word problems with multiple variables in this video lesson. These math problems written in words involve the division operator and are common in tests and real life scenarios. Prepare for encountering similar problems in your math lessons.
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