How do you set up and solve / check Algebra puzzles / riddles?
If when I add 20 to John's age, I get 32, how old is John?
How can you check a word problem in Algebra?
If ten less than a number is 18, what is the number?
How do you write an equation from a word problem?
How do you write the answer to a word problem in Algebra?
If Mary's weight decreased by 14 pounds is 109, how much does Mary weigh?
If when I divide Tom's age by 7, I get 11, how old is Tom?
If when I multiply a number by -5, I get 35, what is the number?
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This video goes through some very basic word problems / math riddles that involve writing and solving an equation from words. All steps of all problems are shown and explained.