How Do You Solve a More Complicated Interest Problem?

How Do You Solve a More Complicated Interest Problem?

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Looking into investments? Are you already investing? Then this tutorial is a must see! Follow along as this tutorial goes through a word problem involving simple interest.

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  • problem
  • simple interest
  • percent
  • interest
  • two equations
  • solve by substitution
  • equation
  • investment
  • word problem
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  • translate
  • translate words to algebra

Background Tutorials

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

      • How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Translating Between Words and Math

      • How Do You Write an Equation from a Word Problem?How Do You Write an Equation from a Word Problem?

      How Do You Write an Equation from a Word Problem?

      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.

  • Simplifying Expressions

      • How Do You Simplify an Expression?How Do You Simplify an Expression?

      How Do You Simplify an Expression?

      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.

  • Solving One-Step Equations

  • Solving Two-Step Equations

  • Working with Formulas

      • What is the Formula for Simple Interest?What is the Formula for Simple Interest?

      What is the Formula for Simple Interest?

      Interest is found in a bunch of places: savings accounts, mortgages, loans, investments, credit cards, and more! Watch this tutorial and learn how to calculate simple interest!

  • Solving Systems Using Substitution

      • How Do You Solve Two Equations with Two Variables?How Do You Solve Two Equations with Two Variables?

      How Do You Solve Two Equations with Two Variables?

      Trying to solve two equations each with the same two unknown variables? Take one of the equations and solve it for one of the variables. Then plug that into the other equation and solve for the variable. Plug that value into either equation to get the value for the other variable. This tutorial will take you through this process of substitution step-by-step!

Further Exploration

  • Working with Formulas

      • How Do You Use the Formula for Simple Interest?How Do You Use the Formula for Simple Interest?

      How Do You Use the Formula for Simple Interest?

      If you already have a bank account or if you plan to have one in the future, then this tutorial is a must see! Follow along as this tutorial goes through a word problem involving simple interest.

  • Percents and Percent Proportions