Khan Academy: Algebra I: Sequences Word Problems

The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 231. What is the largest integer? See how to unpack this word problem, set up an equation, and solve for the variable.

In this video, Sal solves a word problem sent in by a listener with two cyclists riding towards each other over a given time. It is an interesting problem regarding ratios and the relationship between distance, rate, and time. He shows...

For most people, solving word problems takes a lot of work. But Sal makes it look simple! Follow along as he unpacks this complicated word problem. He even demonstrates how to answer. Excellent!

This video focuses on three word problems involving measurements, percentages, and expenditures. Sal shows how to translate word problems into solvable equations.

Sal starts to solve a trigonometric word problem of a wayward ship captain who veers off course and once aware of his predicament, needs to know how far he is from his destination. Instead of using the Law of Cosines in his solution, Sal...

A few word problems involving age are presented. Starting with a simple problem and progressing to more complicated word problems, Sal uses a chart to organize the information given in the more complicated problem to solve for the variable.

Students learn how to solve an algebra word problem involving a train passing a bike. The video resource consists of an example with a detailed explanation. [5:54]

Word problems can be tricky. Lucky for you there are key words that can help you identify the operation needed to successfully complete any word problem. This tutorial helps you pick out key words and what those words indicate in terms...

This video demonstrates how to set up and solve a system of equations in order to solve a word problem concerning rates. [10:04]

Your algebra learners will pick up some solid algebra problem solving skills and a plan of approach for some typical types of word problems in this scripted worksheet that shows how to set up and organize each type of problem,...