Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions.

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How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an AND Compound Inequality?

Word problems allow you to see math in action! This tutorial deals with turning a word problem into a compound inequality and solving that compound inequality to get the answer. Learn how in this tutorial!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with Exponential Growth?

If something increases at a constant rate, you may have exponential growth on your hands. In this tutorial, learn how to turn a word problem into an exponential growth function. Then, solve the function and get the answer!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with Exponential Decay?

If something decreases in value at a constant rate, you may have exponential decay on your hands. In this tutorial, learn how to turn a word problem into an exponential decay function. Then, solve the function and get the answer!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Exponential Function?

Word problems let you see math in the real world! This tutorial shows you how to create a table and identify a pattern from the word problem. Then you can see how to create an exponential function from the data and solve the function to get your answer!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Factoring a Quadratic Equation?
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using the Quadratic Formula?

When you mail a package, you need the right sized box. But what if you don't have any boxes? Just make one out of cardboard! Follow along with this tutorial to see how math can help you figure out the dimensions of a box created from a piece of cardboard!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Addition?

Word problems are a great way to see math in action! See how to translate a word problem into an equation, solve to find the answer, and check your found answer all in this tutorial.
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Subtraction?

Word problems are a great way to see math in action! See how to translate a word problem into an equation, solve to find the answer, and check your found answer all in this tutorial.
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?

Working with word problems AND fractions? This tutorial shows you how to take a word problem and translate it into a mathematical equation involving fractions. Then, you'll see how to solve and get the answer. Check it out!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Multiplication?

Working with word problems AND fractions? This tutorial shows you how to take a word problem and translate it into a mathematical equation involving fractions. Then, you'll see how to solve and get the answer. Check it out!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Multi-Step Equation?

Working with word problems AND fractions? This tutorial shows you how to take a word problem and translate it into a mathematical equation involving fractions. Then, you'll see how to solve and check your answer. Take a look!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Division?

Word problems are a great way to see math in action! See how to translate a word problem into an equation, solve to find the answer, and check your found answer all in this tutorial.
How Do You Use an Equation with Consecutive Numbers to Solve a Word Problem?

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!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Two-Step Equation with Decimals?

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. Then you'll see how to solve that equation and check your answer!
How Do You Figure Out How Much Something is Marked Down?

Going shopping? Is something you want on sale? Trying to figure out the sale price of that item? Follow along with this word problem and you'll see how to calculate that price!
How Do You Figure Out Sales Tax?

Going shopping can be tons of fun, but things can go sour when you get to the register and realize that the sales tax puts you over your budget. Always stay under budget by figuring out your total cost BEFORE you hit the check out. Watch this tutorial and learn how to calculate sales tax!
How Do You Figure Out the Volume of a Solution Using Percents?

Word problems are a great way to see math in action! See how to create a table from the information in a word problem. Then use that table to write an equation and solve to find the answer.
How Do You Solve an Opposite-Direction Travel Problem?

Two people leave a location at different times and travel in opposite directions. What time will they be a certain distance apart? This tutorial takes you step-by-step through this classic word problem!
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an AND Absolute Value Inequality?

Word problems allow you to see math in action! This tutorial shows you how to translate a word problem to an absolute value inequality. Then see how to solve for the answer, write it in set builder notation, and graph it on a number line. Learn all about it in this tutorial!
How Do You Use Subtraction to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! In this tutorial, learn how to translate a word problem into an inequality. Then see how to solve the inequality and understand the meaning of the answer.
How Do You Use Addition to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

Word problems allow you to see math in action! This tutorial deals with inequalities and money in a bank account. See how to translate a word problem into an inequality, solve the problem, and understand the answer. Take a look!
How Do You Use Division with Positive Numbers to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. See how to turn a word problem into an inequality. Then solve the inequality by performing the order of operations in reverse. Don't forget that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign of the inequality! That's one of the big differences between solving equalities and solving inequalities.
How Do You Use Division with Negative Numbers to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. See how to turn a word problem into an inequality. Then solve the inequality by performing the order of operations in reverse. Don't forget that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign of the inequality! That's one of the big differences between solving equalities and solving inequalities.
How Do You Use Multiplication with Positive Numbers to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. See how to turn a word problem into an inequality. Then solve the inequality by performing the order of operations in reverse. Don't forget that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign of the inequality! That's one of the big differences between solving equalities and solving inequalities.
How Do You Use Multiplication with Negative Numbers to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. See how to turn a word problem into an inequality. Then solve the inequality by performing the order of operations in reverse. Don't forget that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign of the inequality! That's one of the big differences between solving equalities and solving inequalities.
How Do You Write an Absolute Value Inequality from a Word Problem?

Sometimes the hardest part of a word problem is figuring out how to turn the words into math. This tutorial let's you see the steps to take in order to do just that! You'll see how to take a word problem and dissect it to turn it into an absolute value inequality.
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Multi-Step Inequality?

This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. See how to turn a word problem into an inequality. Then solve the inequality by performing the order of operations in reverse. Don't forget that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign of the inequality! That's one of the big differences between solving equalities and solving inequalities.
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Inequality With Variables on Both Sides?

This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. See how to turn a word problem into an inequality. Then solve the inequality by performing the order of operations in reverse. Don't forget that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign of the inequality! That's one of the big differences between solving equalities and solving inequalities.
How Do You Solve a Word Problem with a Rational Equation?

This tutorial provides a great real world application of math! This tutorial shows you how to take the information given in a word problem and turn it into a rational equation. Then, you'll see how to solve that equation and get your answer!
How Do You Figure Out the Price of a Marked Up Item?

The price of items is always changing. You've probably went to the store to buy an item and found that its price has been marked up. In this tutorial, learn how to figure out the new price of an item that was marked up. Take a look!