Given a table of values, find the rate of change. First, set up the given table, and identify the values that will be used to calculate the change. Of course, there is a formula. So use the formula to solve the problem. Still confused?...

Yes, it's a word problem, but you know the formula for distance, d=rt. The word problem here gives you two values so all you have to do is plug them into the correct place and solve. Don't forget to use the division property of equality...

The quintessential word problem that makes everyone scream and run away. But wait, come back! Time, distance, when will they get there? You are really only working with one formula: distance= rate times time. You can do this. View this...

Rate is really a ratio of given quantities that you are comparing that have different units. A unit rate is a rate that has a denominator of one. The teacher gives a couple of examples for each term, rate and unit rate. The instructor is...

This word problem on simple interest has a bit of a twist. When you read this word problem it boggles the mind. I know, it boggled mine. But never fear, the instructor takes you through this seemingly complicated interest problem...

The use of rate, ratio, and proportion is illustrated in this video about action photography. An additional interactive element allows students to explore equivalent ratios equivalencies through enlarging and reducing images to compare...

This video shows how to find a unit rate in the context of a word problem. Practice problems are available. [2:31]

This video shows how to find a unit price in the context of a word problem and write it in simplest form. Practice problems are available. [2:01]

This video shows how to solve an algebra word problem involving three different rates.

Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. On this site students learn about unit rates.

This video tutorial provides insight on translating speed units from feet per minute to inches per second.

This video demonstrates how to solve a word problem involving writing and solving equations that deal with rates and elapsed time.

This video lesson describes how ratios are related to rates and proportions. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.

A short video with an explanation on how to find a unit price from a real-world application problem. [2:01]

Figuring out Usain Bolt's average speed over 100m when he broke the world record in 2009.

This lesson is about solving real world problems that involve a combination of rates, proportions and percents. Also, it is aligned to a common core state standard CC.9-12.N.Q.2. [10:59]

Learn about population growth rates and how they can be modeled by exponential and logistic equations. [7:32]

Doubling something isn't always easy! See if you can figure out why if Tito sells his new pizza for $19.99 he'll be in trouble. Use what you know about area, rates, and proportions to figure out how much Tito should charge or what the...

In this lesson, students learn metric units for describing rates. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Metric Rates."

In this lesson, different types of rates are introduced and explained. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Types of Rates."

This lesson introduces English units for describing rates. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "English Rates."