Dude! I'm a septuagenarian refreshing my skills and must tell you that you are an excellent instructor and you are greatly appreciated. I am a retired military flight instructor and we did a lot of math and much of it in our head because we were busy and did NOT have any electronic anything!! I've been retired over twenty years. Thanks for you videos. We'll be bragging about you.
The outro is just as good! We're very grateful that Shirley Q. Liquor could do many of our intros and outros! Glad you liked them and thanks for the comment!
i have known how to do this for like 3 hours and then i found this vid. it really explained to me how we got 1/x and all that. and as a bonus, you blew my mind with the cool shortcut. i commend you for saving lives and helping me and lots of others understand
Thanks Mr. Whit, I used your video here to get ready for a College Math Screening Test (an automated online test, 'Accuplacer') and nearly all the Word Problems on the test were Rate Time = Distance problems ( corollary Rate = D/T ). I just had to scratch " R x T = D & R=D/T & T=D/R " on the heading of my scratch paper and the problems just solved themselves. Thanks Professor.
Hi "FBT", Oh, yeah, that On Line Accuplacer Test gives you your placement as soon as you hit the last "are you sure you want to submit what you just submitted" key. Do you know about the Accuplacer test? The Accuplacer Test is broken up into 3 sub-tests. The test is designed not to waste people's time. If you don't get a certain threshold score in the first test then you get locked out and it tells you to sign up for Developmental Mathematics 1 and 2. Then if you can't get through Test number 2 with a high enough score then it locks you out of Test 3, and tells you to sign up for "College Level Algebra". IF you can get into Test 3 at all then you are already good to go for some interesting classes. The Moderator explained all that, and so I made it a priority to focus on not slap dashing through Tests One and Two and killing myself with carelessness (I have been self teaching myself, and while I have found that being systematic is the best way to go, still, I have to guard against taking unsystematic shortcuts when I firmly believe that I will be able to keep all of the lose 'shortcut' threads straight in my head, which is not always the case) . I had to hurry through the 3rd test because I took a lot of time with 1 and 2. But with max scores of 300 I got a 292 300 273 which will tell the people in the Math Department that I have a good solid foundation for what courses are available to me. I will sign up for Algebra and Trig. I've already gone over the material, but it will be fascinating to pick up on other people's insights. Also, I do need the practice... in tests 1 and 2 there were moments where the time slipped by because it took a while to see what I should have seen in the first inspection of the problem. Practice makes perfect.
Way 2 go Leo! Yes, I'm aware of the Accuplacer exam. They use it at several colleges and universities in the Houston, TX area. Thanks for your detailed feedback! You taught me something so now we're even! 😀
a lot of videos recently i've watched but it gives me a little bit to understand. but when I scroll down I saw your video and it works me well. thank you sooo much for this great video :) thumbs up :)
Thanks for showing the shortcut. These can be great for timed tests or when you have work to do and you have to get it done fast and the problem lends itself to this kind of solution.
My pleasure! I have more shortcuts 2 share 4 work problems here: Work Word Problems Part 2: WP10.1 [fbt] (Shortcuts to Solve Work Word Problems) th-cam.com/video/V6hUcyDJyXw/w-d-xo.html
How do we know when to use the variation equations in solving for problems like these? :( I also confuse the direct and inverse proportion of functions with the direct and inverse ratio and proportions. Have you any tips for me? :(
+dnce Sure. We'll be posting variation videos soon. In the meantime, check out our recommended channels list for videos on the topic or setup a paid online tutorial session at www.TutorMeMath.net.
I HAD SUCH A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING HOW WORK WORD PROBLEMS WORK. THANKS MATE!!! Would you happen to know what kind of word problem uses direct variations by the way?
Yes, however, questions will vary from one standardized test to another. To get an idea of the type of questions to expect, work several ASVAB practice exams before attempting the actual examination.
Thanks Fort Bend!!! I'm studying for the GRE and the shortcut is indispensible, Thanks! I'm wondering why the shortcut works and if the work done must always equal to one. For example, will the shortcut still work if Anna had cleaned 3 houses and Gloria had cleaned 2 houses??
+hagehego The shortcut works because the process is streamlined into the operations that are being carried out in the "long" method. Only use the shortcut when it equals one as you're benefiting from the identity property of one to simplify the procedure.
Please reply! i need your reply! Can you help me? Our test in math is near and our topic is that. How about if we're finding is not the total. How about if the question is this? "It take 3 hours for Tim to paint a certain wall. When working together Linda and Tim can paint the same wall in 2 hours. How long will it take Linda to paint the wall alone? can you gve not just the answer? also the formula please? Thank you!
So I'm studying for an upcoming test and I'm really bad with these kind of problems..The one I can't seem to figure out is this one: One pipe can fill a tank 1.25 times faster than the second pipe. Both of them together can fill the tank in 5 hours. How long would it take if only the slower pipe is used? I end up with 11.25x = 1.25x^2 and have no idea how to proceed or even if these numbers are correct..The book says to solve for x and throws this at me: 5+(5/1.25)=x .. How did they get this? If I do it according to this video, I get 11.25x=1.25x^2....Any help would be appreciated!
What if the hours were decimal for example Julio can mop a warehouse in 11.8 hours. Jimmy can mop the same warehouse in 11.5 hours. Find how long it would take them if they work together
Sir I think the second equation it wrong because the time becomes longer while the two pipes are both running .. I thing the equation must be 1/5+1/8=1/x . Correct me if im wrong ..
You are incorrect and the time should be longer. The reason is because the goal is to fill the pool, however the outlet pipe is taking water from the pool. Since the pipe that fills the pool can fill it faster than the outlet pipe can empty it, it’s filled at a slower rate than normal. Therefore, the equation and process is correct. Thanks 4 asking! 👨🏾🏫😀
Questions not found in our videos are answered in paid private tutorials. We’ll be uploading a video soon on how to solve word problems with three variables. Until then, you may check out another channel or setup a paid online tutorial at FortBendTutoring.com.
Hi, thanks for the video but i was given a different question in my homework. The question is that 5 men and 1 boy can finish a job for 1 day while 6 men and 2 boys can finish a job in 1 day. How long will it take for a boy to finish the job? Please help, thank you! :)
Hi sir, i just need to clarify the shortcut method which is; Time1xTime2/Time1+Time2 Why does the problem number 2 didn't work?.. Your answer is; 13 1/3 But on the shortcut method is 5x8/5+8=40/13 or 3 1/3
It’s because both pipes are working against each other and not working towards the same goal. Checkout part 2: th-cam.com/video/V6hUcyDJyXw/w-d-xo.html
Tiffany works 1.5 times faster than Mary. Together, they do a job in 7.5 hours. How long does it take Tiffany working alone to do the same job? Solution Let f = number of hours it takes Tiffany working alone and 1.5f = number of hours it takes Mary working alone 1 job/f + 1 job/1.5f = 1 job/7.5 hours Solve for f to get f = 12.5 hours Working alone, Tiffany takes f. Answer: f = 12.5 hours
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You are truly gifted at teaching math. I've tried a lot of different resources without success until I found your videos. Thank you Mr. Whitt!!!
You’re very welcome TheVioletdecember! Thanks 4 your feedback and support!👨🏾🏫
Dude! I'm a septuagenarian refreshing my skills and must tell you that you are an excellent instructor and you are greatly appreciated. I am a retired military flight instructor and we did a lot of math and much of it in our head because we were busy and did NOT have any electronic anything!! I've been retired over twenty years. Thanks for you videos. We'll be bragging about you.
+Joseph Stokes I appreciate your support Joseph! Thanks 4 your feedback and good luck refreshing your skills!
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Thanks 4 the support and feedback Lance! I appreciate it! 👨🏾🏫😁
The outro is just as good! We're very grateful that Shirley Q. Liquor could do many of our intros and outros! Glad you liked them and thanks for the comment!
i have known how to do this for like 3 hours and then i found this vid. it really explained to me how we got 1/x and all that. and as a bonus, you blew my mind with the cool shortcut. i commend you for saving lives and helping me and lots of others understand
+Sophia Dumlao Happy 2 help Sophia! Thanks 4 the feedback!
Thanks Mr. Whit, I used your video here to get ready for a College Math Screening Test (an automated online test, 'Accuplacer') and nearly all the Word Problems on the test were Rate Time = Distance problems ( corollary Rate = D/T ). I just had to scratch " R x T = D & R=D/T & T=D/R " on the heading of my scratch paper and the problems just solved themselves. Thanks Professor.
That’s amazing Leo! Congratulations on preparing 4 the Accuplacer and good luck on placing into (or out of) the course you need!
Hi "FBT", Oh, yeah, that On Line Accuplacer Test gives you your placement as soon as you hit the last "are you sure you want to submit what you just submitted" key. Do you know about the Accuplacer test? The Accuplacer Test is broken up into 3 sub-tests. The test is designed not to waste people's time. If you don't get a certain threshold score in the first test then you get locked out and it tells you to sign up for Developmental Mathematics 1 and 2. Then if you can't get through Test number 2 with a high enough score then it locks you out of Test 3, and tells you to sign up for "College Level Algebra". IF you can get into Test 3 at all then you are already good to go for some interesting classes. The Moderator explained all that, and so I made it a priority to focus on not slap dashing through Tests One and Two and killing myself with carelessness (I have been self teaching myself, and while I have found that being systematic is the best way to go, still, I have to guard against taking unsystematic shortcuts when I firmly believe that I will be able to keep all of the lose 'shortcut' threads straight in my head, which is not always the case) . I had to hurry through the 3rd test because I took a lot of time with 1 and 2. But with max scores of 300 I got a 292 300 273 which will tell the people in the Math Department that I have a good solid foundation for what courses are available to me. I will sign up for Algebra and Trig. I've already gone over the material, but it will be fascinating to pick up on other people's insights. Also, I do need the practice... in tests 1 and 2 there were moments where the time slipped by because it took a while to see what I should have seen in the first inspection of the problem. Practice makes perfect.
Way 2 go Leo! Yes, I'm aware of the Accuplacer exam. They use it at several colleges and universities in the Houston, TX area. Thanks for your detailed feedback! You taught me something so now we're even! 😀
To be honest, you are a real life savior. OmfG. I finally found u, my savior on MATH! Thank you sooooooooo much!
+Cuoi Nhieu Hon My pleasure Cuoi! Thanks 4 watching!
I have been catapulted from the DARK AGES INTO THE RENAISSANCE!!!! THX MR.WHITT!!!!
Thanks! Our teacher told us to use this as an reference for a presentation. I understood it in a blink. Thank you!!!
You're welcome Nicole! Thanks 4 watching and tell your teacher I said "Hello and thanks 4 sharing!"
this just made my exam a whole lot easier....THANKK YOUUU
Great explanation and set up....thanks a million.
Woah! This short cut id great! This cleared everything up. Thank you so much for this!
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a lot of videos recently i've watched but it gives me a little bit to understand. but when I scroll down I saw your video and it works me well. thank you sooo much for this great video :) thumbs up :)
+Chechay Baral Thanks Chechay! Happy 2 help!
Thanks for showing the shortcut. These can be great for timed tests or when you have work to do and you have to get it done fast and the problem lends itself to this kind of solution.
My pleasure! I have more shortcuts 2 share 4 work problems here: Work Word Problems Part 2: WP10.1 [fbt] (Shortcuts to Solve Work Word Problems) th-cam.com/video/V6hUcyDJyXw/w-d-xo.html
5:02 Students all over the country are saying to themselves, "Holy bleep."
Thanks for the video.
My pleasure Greg! Checkout the 2nd part for more work shortcuts! th-cam.com/video/X8dxgr-cIu8/w-d-xo.html 👨🏾🏫😁
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This table technique is superrb!! school and refresher courses doesn't teach this!! Thanks! Love the shortcut too :D
Glad you found it helpful!
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Thank you for this clear and simple process!!!
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Bravo! fbt, you helped me a lot with math problems.
+charles ma-ULUKA Our pleasure Charles! Happy 2 help!
Thank you so much. Shortcut method is very easy to do.
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Great video! Tomorrow is my Accuplacer test now i can do much better as its base on arithmetic. Thanks.
+Abdul Wahab You're welcome and good luck on the Accuplacer exam!
This has helped a great deal! Thanks very much!
Wonderful! You're very welcome Rin!
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+Maureen Glad you enjoyed it Maureen! Thanks 4 watching!
dude thank you so much...I'm gonna ace that test tomorrow
You're very welcome and good luck on your test!
You are great!! Thanks for the quick reply.
Happy 2 help!
Hi Mr. Whitt, do u have any videos on solving word problems with 2 variables?
Not at the moment. Check our recommended channels list for other channels that may have it.
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You are amazing! I got an A plus!
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Happy 2 help Stonn! Good luck on your exam!
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+Rivaldo Mclean I appreciate you watching Rivaldo! Thanks 4 the feedback!
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+janice raines Thanks Janice! I appreciate the support!
this is so awesome who taught you that technique
I'm pretty sure it was one of my students that pointed it out 2 me during class! Thanks 4 asking Aileen!
I would like you to make a video on Word Problems involving shapes. Such as Triangles, Rectangles, and Squares.
+The-1DarkKnight_ Sure! Here it is: th-cam.com/video/vPRWr1ZV91g/w-d-xo.html
What's the shortcut of question 2 9:08 🙄
This should help: Work Word Problems Part 2: WP10.1 [fbt] (Shortcuts to Solve Work Word Problems) th-cam.com/video/V6hUcyDJyXw/w-d-xo.html
Just what I need, Gracias!
+Reana Carloto ¡De nada! Happy 2 help!
This helped alot, Thanks!
You're very welcome FireAura24! Thanks 4 watching!
can you use the chart for all types of work word problems
+T. Lumpkin Yes, however I'm sure there are exceptions.
How do we know when to use the variation equations in solving for problems like these? :(
I also confuse the direct and inverse proportion of functions with the direct and inverse ratio and proportions. Have you any tips for me? :(
+dnce Sure. We'll be posting variation videos soon. In the meantime, check out our recommended channels list for videos on the topic or setup a paid online tutorial session at www.TutorMeMath.net.
Thanks!!
Thanks! I hope I pass the UPCAT bc of your help :)
Congratulations on passing the UPCAT AC! Great job! :-)
Yo, Mr. Whitt...I have to confess...I've been Black Boxin' it lately.
I HAD SUCH A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING HOW WORK WORD PROBLEMS WORK. THANKS MATE!!! Would you happen to know what kind of word problem uses direct variations by the way?
They're called Direct Variation or Proportional Word Problems.
Im actually learning but I also want to know, Will this Method help me with a Timed test as well? for example the (ASVAB)
Yes, however, questions will vary from one standardized test to another. To get an idea of the type of questions to expect, work several ASVAB practice exams before attempting the actual examination.
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Thanks Fort Bend!!! I'm studying for the GRE and the shortcut is indispensible, Thanks! I'm wondering why the shortcut works and if the work done must always equal to one. For example, will the shortcut still work if Anna had cleaned 3 houses and Gloria had cleaned 2 houses??
+hagehego The shortcut works because the process is streamlined into the operations that are being carried out in the "long" method. Only use the shortcut when it equals one as you're benefiting from the identity property of one to simplify the procedure.
Please reply! i need your reply! Can you help me? Our test in math is near and our topic is that. How about if we're finding is not the total. How about if the question is this?
"It take 3 hours for Tim to paint a certain wall. When working together Linda and Tim can paint the same wall in 2 hours. How long will it take Linda to paint the wall alone?
can you gve not just the answer? also the formula please? Thank you!
+Danah Banana The setup is the same as problem 1 in this video. If you still need assistance, setup a paid online tutorial at www.TutorMeMath.net.
what if the given are the time they worked together and finished the job,and the missing item or terms is the time one worked together
Then use “x” as the variable for the time one person works and fill in time together with the value they give you. Then follow the same process.
So I'm studying for an upcoming test and I'm really bad with these kind of problems..The one I can't seem to figure out is this one: One pipe can fill a tank 1.25 times faster than the second pipe. Both of them together can fill the tank in 5 hours. How long would it take if only the slower pipe is used? I end up with 11.25x = 1.25x^2 and have no idea how to proceed or even if these numbers are correct..The book says to solve for x and throws this at me: 5+(5/1.25)=x .. How did they get this? If I do it according to this video, I get 11.25x=1.25x^2....Any help would be appreciated!
What if the hours were decimal for example Julio can mop a warehouse in 11.8 hours. Jimmy can mop the same warehouse in 11.5 hours. Find how long it would take them if they work together
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Really? So that's like A+^7! Wow! I must have gotten all of the bonus questions correct! Lol
what happens when questions gives the time it takes for 3 people to do the job and ask how long it takes for each of them ?
+Orhun Hasçalık Check out our part two of this video. It should help you isolate the time.
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what will we do if the time is missing with one people and 1work only pls ans me tnx or make a video tnx
+noel mercado Setup remains the same except your variable will be the person’s time you don’t have.
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Sir I think the second equation it wrong because the time becomes longer while the two pipes are both running .. I thing the equation must be 1/5+1/8=1/x . Correct me if im wrong ..
You are incorrect and the time should be longer. The reason is because the goal is to fill the pool, however the outlet pipe is taking water from the pool. Since the pipe that fills the pool can fill it faster than the outlet pipe can empty it, it’s filled at a slower rate than normal. Therefore, the equation and process is correct. Thanks 4 asking! 👨🏾🏫😀
Sir do you take question? Cus I've got a question about this problem but it contains three variables 😭😭😭
Questions not found in our videos are answered in paid private tutorials. We’ll be uploading a video soon on how to solve word problems with three variables. Until then, you may check out another channel or setup a paid online tutorial at FortBendTutoring.com.
You probably can use one of the formulas from part 2 of this video to apply to the three variable problem you have. What is the question?
Example:
11 WORKERS CAN MAKE A SWIMMING POOL IN 4 DAYS, HOW MANY WORKERS NEEDED TO MAKE 12 SWIMMING POOLS IN 8 DAYS ?
Thanks you in advance sir 👍
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+John Rex Quinante Happy 2 help John!
can you be my teacher please? this was a good video I actually enjoyed it for some reason.
Absolutely Issi! It would be my pleasure. Thanks 4 the feedback! 😁👨🏾🏫
Hi, thanks for the video but i was given a different question in my homework. The question is that 5 men and 1 boy can finish a job for 1 day while 6 men and 2 boys can finish a job in 1 day. How long will it take for a boy to finish the job? Please help, thank you! :)
+SimplyUseless We would be happy 2 help! Setup a paid online tutorial at www.TutorMeMath.net!
Hi sir, i just need to clarify the shortcut method which is;
Time1xTime2/Time1+Time2
Why does the problem number 2 didn't work?..
Your answer is; 13 1/3
But on the shortcut method is
5x8/5+8=40/13 or 3 1/3
It’s because both pipes are working against each other and not working towards the same goal. Checkout part 2: th-cam.com/video/V6hUcyDJyXw/w-d-xo.html
Ah..ok sir, thank you
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+Stonn Arnulff Taglucop That's me! LOL
So if you could clean two houses in 3 hours, would your rate be 2/3? And I like your math videos anyways.
+eddy hernandez Yes, that's correct! Thanks 4 the support!
eddy hernandez no it will be 3 by 2.
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Awesome!
Work=Force×Distance(cos teta)
This isn't physics Laxus Dragneel, lol, but thanks 4 sharing! 😃
Lol I clicked this video expecting calculus 2 problems
Getting harder. Although understood, I need to revisit as I am 99% sure that I will forget .
+Tango Siera Once you understand, put in plenty of practice to retain the steps!
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Tiffany works 1.5 times faster than Mary. Together, they do a job in 7.5 hours. How long does it take Tiffany working alone to do the same job?
Solution
Let f = number of hours it takes Tiffany working alone
and 1.5f = number of hours it takes Mary working alone
1 job/f + 1 job/1.5f = 1 job/7.5 hours
Solve for f to get f = 12.5 hours
Working alone, Tiffany takes f.
Answer: f = 12.5 hours
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The second problem was in my test and i did it by doing wrong method
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