How Do You Use an Equation with Consecutive Numbers to Solve a Word Problem?

How Do You Use an Equation with Consecutive Numbers to Solve a Word Problem?

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Word problems are a great way to see math in the real world. In this tutorial, you'll see how to translate a word problem into a mathematical equation involving consecutive numbers. Then you'll see how to solve that equation and check your answer!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • word problem
  • word
  • translate words to algebra
  • consecutive numbers
  • solve
  • equation
  • group like terms
  • like terms
  • associative property
  • solve by division
  • solve by subtraction
  • multi step solution
  • consecutive variables
  • consecutive
  • consecutive integers

Background Tutorials

  • Evaluating Expressions

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  • Simplifying Expressions

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      Simplifying an algebraic expression is a fundamental part of solving math problems. Get some practice putting an expression in simplest form by following along with this tutorial.

      • What are Like Terms?What are Like Terms?

      What are Like Terms?

      Combining like terms together is a key part of simplifying mathematical expressions, so check out this tutorial to see how you can easily pick out like terms from an expression

  • Solving Equations by Dividing

  • Properties of Real Numbers

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      How Do You Use the Associative Property?

      Learning the associative property of addition is one thing, but being able to use it can be a completely different challenge. In this tutorial, you'll see how to put this very useful property into action.

  • Translating Between Words and Math

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      Having difficulty turning a word problem into an algebra equation? Then this tutorial is for you! With this tutorial, you'll learn how to break down word problems and translate them into mathematical equations.

  • Consecutive Numbers

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      What are Consecutive Numbers?

      Consecutive numbers are numbers in counting order. They tend to come up in words problems. Take a look at this tutorial to learn all about consecutive numbers!

Further Exploration

  • Solving Systems Using Substitution