Distance Word Problems: WP7 [fbt]

[@andrewhite4566]

Hello Sir and viewers. You guys, I am sure that there are a lot of math tutorials, however these sets of videos? Its mental man (crazy) this man is explaining this in away I totally understand it. Not to knock any other, but this guy!? Wow.

[@FortBendTutoring]

What a wonderful compliment Andre! I'm so happy 2 hear FBT videos are helpful 2 you!

[@pastelwaves2344]

The first video I’ve seen and you just surprised the heck outta me with the change of your voice!

[@FortBendTutoring]

lol! Glad you liked it Sonja! Thanks 4 watching!

[@ilolutu7717]

I passed my math test on the asvab because of fort bend tutoring thank you Larry.

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Ilo Lutu You're very welcome Ilo! Congratulations!

[@katelledonkor5240]

Your table has helped me so much. I understood these problems before but now I really get them. Now one to harder problems...

[@FortBendTutoring]

Good luck Katelle! It's totally my pleasure! Thanks so much 4 your feedback!

[@screamrad218]

I remember coming across a few ASVAB questions like this not knowing about the Table. Until now. Thank you, Mr. W!

[@FortBendTutoring]

Maybe this will help! kzbin.info/aero/PL3Ip1JQi4mmJh_WFzH9kYwfJfIVVTYa8I

[@angelaclarke2127]

The 3 x 3 table is a great tool to use in solving distance word problems which always overwhelm me. Your step by step approach to solving each problem makes each solution seem so easy and alleviates the pain and fear factor:) I think you deserve to "pop your arrows'' for this video Mr. Whitt! A big thank you!

[@carmenalzate1708]

Thank you so much for these videos you saved my life. I can understand everything without being BORED!!!!!!!

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Carmen Alzate lol I hope I can keep it up! Thanks 4 your support!

[@seikantunnel]

when life gives you lemons, KEEP THE ARROWS...POPPIN!

[@aubreycamachomd5717]

Excellent presentation with clear explanation and not wordy.

[@FortBendTutoring]

Thanks 4 the feedback and support Dr. Camacho! I really appreciate it! 👨🏾‍🏫😁

[@Jen-xb7nm]

ur word problem vids are very helpful thank you!!

[@FortBendTutoring]

Happy 2 help Jen! Thanks 4 the feedback! 😁👨🏾‍🏫

[@AlexandrBorschchev]

This is the type of math thats goin to be useful in your life ladies and gentlemen, if you want to calculate a trip and you only have a stopwatch and a distance meter, then all you have to apply is drt formula and measure anything you want! Also if youve no gps, just do math.

[@priscanemger783]

I wish I was smart like you Larry.

[@FortBendTutoring]

You’re probably smarter than me Prisca! Unlike you, I wasn’t smart enough to look for help when I needed it. 😀

[@qaiserbozdar1542]

It is amazing one by one all topics.A lot of thanks to Mr whitt.

[@jacobefrost666]

This is definitely going to help me with my asvab thank you so much

[@FortBendTutoring]

Great! Happy 2 help Jacobe!

[@itszana1838]

im here for the asvab too like they always got like three or four questions on distnace n shit lol taking my ASVAB in a couple weeks ooooooooofff

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Good luck 2 you Zana! 👨🏾‍🏫😀

[@cute_dandan06]

Best Math Channel!

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[@wanik4]

That southern ass intro is lit AF. You fingta learn!

[@samanthacampbell2446]

Thank you Mr. Whitt. You are a great teacher and you have helped me tremendously. God bless

[@chynniall]

Suscribed! One of the best math channels out there :)

[@FortBendTutoring]

Thanks 4 subscribing Chynna! I appreciate the compliment!

[@itszana1838]

THIS IS SERIOUSLY GONNA HELP ME FOR THE ASVAB!!!! i literally only struggle on questions like that

[@tyrarize]

Great video! For the Jim/Kim question, why is it that we need to find their difference?

[@FortBendTutoring]

It’s because they’re running in the same direction, yet you want to know how far apart they are. The distance between them requires you finding one distance and subtracting the other from it.

[@pattiegreene5829]

Down to earth teaching thank you you explain very well

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Pattie Greene My pleasure Pattie! Keep the feedback coming! 😁

[@FortBendTutoring]

LOL! I'll be sure to keep my "Arrows...Poppin'"! Thanks for the great feedback!

[@Veenaali786]

I regularly watch these videos.. I have a test ahead. Hopefully it will be beneficial.

[@zacharymerow4244]

Thank you so much, helped me out on my test! Got a 96.5!!!

[@FortBendTutoring]

That's incredible Zach! Great job!

[@NoahHerman]

+Fort Bend Tutoring +zach merow I swear my teacher saved this topic for the end of the year, and expected us to know how to do it without much explanation. I was struggling a lot with these kind of problems, until I came across this video. This table method is great. Thanks Larry!

[@qaiserbozdar1542]

A big thanks for distance problems.

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Logun Lofer My pleasure Logan!

[@crystanateresa2683]

thanks to you I finally got through my first problem on my assignment

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Crystana Teresa Congratulations Crystana! I'm happy 2 help!

[@cw5894]

Love the narration at the beginning, reminds me of my grandma lol

[@FortBendTutoring]

☺️Thanks 4 the feedback C W! 👨🏾‍🏫

[@boikausapchannel9183]

Thank you for this nice presentation. It help me a lot.

[@FortBendTutoring]

Happy 2 help Sien Arthur!

[@ozgurkuzu2202]

Why the f... our teacher doesnt make table,this table method very good thank you so much..

[@FortBendTutoring]

+oktay kuzu You're very welcome! We're happy 2 help!

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Good thing u know about your language.

[@ozgurkuzu2202]

@@IanRomErv what do u mean ? i dont get it ,english is not my native language.so be more specific my friend ?

[@NounYourBusiness4378]

Thanks you I finally understand this. What about finding the rate or speed is it the same process? Fort Bend Tutoring

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Alex Estrada Yes, you can use the same setup to solve for the rate.

[@wesleyjonathan2805]

Mr whitt.I love this table chart.Is it safe to say that i can use this on EVERY d= r x t word problem?Sorry if this question has been asked in the comments.I dont have the time to come through.

[@FortBendTutoring]

Pretty much. I’m sure they’re exceptions.😀

[@monoman4083]

top notch maestro

[@MayoSauce3]

that pen thing is so cool

[@kiaraj4713]

This is amazing!! And funny lol thank you 🙏🏽

[@treeing]

I tried to draw Speed Distance graph without success, I completely have forgotten . It was good that I revisited and tried these questions again. Very useful Algebra way.

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love the videos they are so helpful thank you

[@Fanouvvi]

I am studying for cert exam.. math kicks my butt.. I do see that you have a video on money. Thank you.

[@FortBendTutoring]

You're very welcome! Good luck on your exam!

[@Fanouvvi]

Fort Bend Tutoring I truly need to pass. So far, I have watched 3 videos.

[@FortBendTutoring]

Nice! You can never prepare enough. Keep at it and you'll get the results you deserve! Make sure you include previous versions of the exam in your preparation.

[@yurilubiano6576]

Thanks again mate you help me everytime

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Yuri Lubiano It's my pleasure Yuri! Thanks again 4 watching!

[@treeing]

Hi Mr. Whitt! Last question 4, I always wondered why for similar type : 'His driving is 1/3 hour less than his time bicycling' Why the result come out different if I put in the box: X+1/3 for Time taken bicycling , X for Time taken driving? Aren't they the same thing? :)

[@FortBendTutoring]

You're correct. The result will be the same except the variable will represent his time driving instead of his time bicycling.

[@treeing]

+Fort Bend Tutoring I see. Thanks

[@FortBendTutoring]

You're welcome.

[@nexo7181]

Thankyou so much sir

[@kellij313kc]

The only thing I'm really confused the most about is figuring out once you know the equation, how to figure out how to solve it ( adding, subtracting, multiplication) These problems helped a lot with figuring out the equations!! I just need to understand more how to know the solving better.

[@FortBendTutoring]

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[@andrewhite4566]

KelliKnoxville Also K, I was having that problem at first, what changed was my patience with them, I learned to write down what he was saying, the charts and all. I mean all of his videos can be understood if you listen. They take time, and you need quiet time to do them, no distraction, no other movements in the room, utilize ms word, a "tangible" note pad, pen and pencil and get it pop'in.

[@sf9530]

Love your videos so educational. I'm lost on the Houston Marathon 1/2 mile apart question at 4:56. Do you subtract because it is less than a mph?

[@FortBendTutoring]

We subtract because we want the difference between the two runners to be 1/2 mile.

[@Rajimin928]

Thank you so much ... 😊 you helped me alot

[@SenorAhole]

Thanks, helps a lot.

[@FortBendTutoring]

You're welcome Christopher!

[@mlel18]

In question #2, how do you know if the distances should be subtracted and equated to 1/2? There are some distance word problems that add the two distances even if it's said that they are "____ miles apart" (Problem #2 also stated the "1/2 miles APART"). I get really confused if I should add or subtract the distances upon seeing "____ miles APART." I hope you can help me once again! Thank you so much

[@FortBendTutoring]

+dnce It depends on if the objects/people are traveling in opposite directions (add) or if one is faster than the other traveling in the same direction (subtract).

[@mlel18]

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[@justinchow2459]

Hello! Question: if objects/people are travelling in one direction and then back to its original point (round trip) would that count as opposite directions (add)?

[@samanthacampbell2446]

Thank you.

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Samantha Campbell You're welcome Samantha!

[@schultzlaurence847]

Hey i like all your video’s can you please do some inches/foot/yard world problem.

[@FortBendTutoring]

Sure Laurence! I’ll add it 2 my list! 👨🏾‍🏫😁

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[@hm7563]

great!

[@lucasbutean8941]

Thanks a million

[@stonnarnulfftaglucop4089]

sir thank you so much.. you are so funny of the distributive property.. ☺☺☺☺ thank you so much.. the whole word problems are well explained ...

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You're welcome and thanks 4 the feedback!

[@karlfrancisco9517]

Just subscribed. Thank you very :)

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Thanks 4 subscribing Karl!

[@doungnath1299]

Hey sir, big question why is this so different from the grade 10 systems... using x and y,or substitution and elimination??

[@FortBendTutoring]

I don't know Nath? It's just another way of approaching these types of problems and also the way that gives me a consistent correct answer. The biggest difference is maintaining only one variable instead of two and using the tables to organize the data. Looks like I knew the difference after all! Lol

[@leahwilliams270]

do you have an email for correspondence? your videos are great and I have a few questions

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Sure! You can find our contact info at www.TutorMeMath.net or email [e-mail].

[@JasonnPRZ]

which method would I use to figure out a boat going upstream and downstream? (I have to find the speed of the boat in still water, and the speed of the current)

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Jason Perez Solve it like number 3 in this video.

[@JasonnPRZ]

OK, thanks for the help

[@lokeshprofessional8641]

Sir,thank you very much...I don't understand the 1 problem...Jasmine ..6 more hours =intial +6=3+6=9....then equation is 3*x+9*(x+30)=540..sir I m not able understand it...plz clarify my doubt

[@lokeshprofessional8641]

Sir, your teaching is awesome...

[@FortBendTutoring]

3 • x represents the number of miles driven at the rate of “x” miles per hour for 3 hours. Since Jasmine drove an additional 6 hours at a different rate, the distance driven at her new speed is represented by 6 • (x + 30). Therefore, the total distance equation is 3 • x + 6 • (x + 30) = 540. Thanks for your kind words. I hope this helps!

[@jacob8903]

What about if you have a problem with actual times, for example "Agents Mulder and Scully are driving to Georgia to investigate "Big Blue," a giant aquatic reptile reported to inhabit one of the local lakes. Muleder leaves Washington at 8:30 am and averages 65 mph. His partner, Scully, leaves at 9:00 am following the same path and averaging 68 mph. At what time will Scully catch up with Mulder." Any help would be very appreciated

[@FortBendTutoring]

Begin by calculating the difference between the start times. Let (x) equal the time Mulder leaves then use (x - 0.5) for the time Scully leaves. Once (x) is solved for, add the amount of time to 8:30am to find out when Scully catches up with Mulder.

[@jacob8903]

Fort Bend Tutoring Thank you so much I've been lost on this for a few hours, love the videos keep up the great work

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You got it! Good luck 2 you!

[@joshuaabing102]

do you have an app for all your lessons?

[@FortBendTutoring]

Unfortunately, we do not. We do have several playlists that may be useful 2 you.

[@Gaburierairuze]

I keep gettig this kind of problems: "The Jones family drove to Disneyland at 50 miles per hour and returned on the same route at 40mph*. Find the *distance to Disneyland if the total driving time was *7.2 hours*". I know that the formula for Distance is D=rt, r being rate/speed and t being time. But I don't understand the wording itself. Someone gave me a hint: 50t = 40(7.2 - t) So I procedeed to solve for t like this 50t= 288 - 40t 90t=288 288/90=3.2 hours As you can obusly tell, that's time. So what do I do to solve for distance. Do I multiply by 40mph or 50mph? And if so, why? Help :/

[@veiga4051]

For the wind question, why do the equations equal each other?

[@veiga4051]

Nevermind I got it now, the speed against the wind - with the wind = speed of the wind itself

[@FortBendTutoring]

The reason why they’re set equal to each other is because the distance going and coming back is the same.

[@veiga4051]

@@FortBendTutoring Oh okay thanks

[@nasibahassani4782]

thanks MR math love you hahah

[@cuzins45]

Can you use this on the asvab?

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Devonte Mclendon Yes

[@samahabdelrazek4440]

i need your help with one distance problem.

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+Samah Abdelrazek Ok. Setup a paid online tutorial at www.TutorMeMath.net!

[@zakispruill6967]

why did you multiply by 2 on the left side?

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Zaki Spruill So that I could eliminate the fractions from the problem. It was an optional step.

[@dlepi40]

Okay, I'm confused. if distance equals rate x time (d=r*t), then time would equal distance divided by rate (t=d/r), right? So, when you're filling in the "time" in the chart, wouldn't it be (180-x)/3 and (180+x)/2.4? However, I've done the math for that and it's -20 as opposed to 20. So, now I'm just plain confused because 20 is obviously the correct answer, but the formula for your time doesn't seem right to me. What am I doing wrong lol?

[@FortBendTutoring]

It's most likely your setup or your algebra. The formula is correct time does equal distance divided by rate. Setup a paid online tutorial and I'll be happy 2 help you! TutorMeMath.net

[@laurenbosson3418]

Why do you multiply everything by two? why that number?

[@FortBendTutoring]

I multiplied by 2 to eliminate all fractions from the problem. That number was chosen because it’s the least common denominator (LCD) of all the terms.

[@leahwilliams270]

why do you multiply everything by 2 to get rid of the fraction??? (problem #2)

[@FortBendTutoring]

It's the common denominator.

[@ericgrocke9372]

Fort Bend Tutoring i saw this to, if someone like me who had no idea to solve this, how would they know to do this?

[@FortBendTutoring]

Normally, a student should be introduced to these foundational concepts prior to tackling this type of problem. Otherwise, they can search, research and ask questions to find out.

[@jon4136]

why did you have to multiply by 2? 7x-5x=1/2???

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Nathan Cañolas (Nate) It was to eliminate the fractions in the problem.

[@wesleyjonathan2805]

I asked the samething when u did this.I know u had to eliminate the fraction although...the question is why the number 2?And if it was 1/3 would u multiply by 3?These are the things that drive me crazy...when to do what ??Other then these moments of perplexity your vids are poppin lol.

[@FortBendTutoring]

Yes, multiply by the common denominator. In your example it would be 3.

[@mt.zionroyalwisdomgrandcha3141]

#3- how did you know to make them equal to each other

[@FortBendTutoring]

If you're returning from the same place you just traveled to, the distance will be the same. Therefore, you can set them equal to each other.

[@treeing]

This is just for me to remember: 'Then increased her speed by 30mph ..' : X+30mph

[@FortBendTutoring]

Ok :-)

[@treeing]

+Tango Siera Still Air Speed 180--- x ( against the wind X), 180+x (with the wind x) 1/3 hour less than his bicycling = X-1/3hr,(NOT bike 3x, car x)

[@DontMissVideos]

i love you sir

[@FortBendTutoring]

+Luar Zaragoza Right back at you Luar!

[@Redlinshifter]

Alyssa left downtown Tampa, and three hours later, Jessica left going 75 mph faster to catch up. After another two hours, Jessica caught up. Find Alyssa's average speed.

[@FortBendTutoring]

Great problem Elisha! Use the methods shown in this video to setup and solve this problem! Have fun! :-)

[@Redlinshifter]

+Fort Bend Tutoring My answer came out to 50.00mph

[@FortBendTutoring]

Great job Elisha! That's correct!

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Thanks 4 sharing Eleanor!