3 turns of a screw driver moves a 2” screw down 1/8“. How many turns to lower the screw 100%?

The speaker, John, introduces the audience to a math word problem involving a screwdriver and a screw. He explains the problem statement: three turns of a screwdriver move a 2-inch screw down by 1/8 of an inch, and the challenge is to determine the number of turns required to lower the screw by 100% (2 inches). John emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem and encourages the audience to attempt the problem before revealing the solution. He also introduces himself as a math teacher with decades of experience and promotes his math program for those needing assistance in mathematics.

John elaborates on the commonality of screwdrivers and their types, such as Philips and Flathead screwdrivers. He uses a visual aid to describe the action of turning a screwdriver and the movement of the screw. He reiterates the problem's details, emphasizing the need to understand the rate at which the screw moves down with each turn. John stresses the importance of visualizing the problem and ensuring that the solution can be understood by others. He introduces the concept of rates and proportions, which will be key to solving the problem.

John explains the concept of rate as a comparison of two different numbers with different units of measure, using the example of miles per hour. He applies this concept to the screwdriver problem, establishing a rate of three turns per 1/8 inch. He then discusses the need to set up a proportion to solve the problem, comparing the known rate to the desired outcome of moving the screw 2 inches. John emphasizes the importance of recognizing rate situations in math problems and the use of proportions to solve them.

John guides the audience through the process of solving the proportion for the variable X, which represents the number of turns needed to move the screw 2 inches. He uses the cross product method to solve the proportion, setting up the equation (3 turns / 1/8 inch) = (X turns / 2 inches). By cross-multiplying, John arrives at the solution of 48 turns. He also provides a verification method by dividing the total turns by the number of turns per 1/8 inch increment, confirming the solution.

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