Addition Word Problems with Multiple Variables
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How many unknown values are typically involved in addition word problems with two or more variables?

  • Four
  • Three
  • Two (correct)
  • One
  • What determines the number of equations needed for solving addition word problems with multiple variables?

  • The type of problem statement
  • The number of unknown variables (correct)
  • The total cost mentioned in the problem
  • The number of known values provided
  • In the given example about Larry buying tickets, what is the total cost Larry paid for all the tickets?

  • $38
  • $44 (correct)
  • $42
  • $40
  • What is the admission price for kids at the state fair according to the example provided?

    <p>$3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have one equation for each variable when solving addition word problems with multiple variables?

    <p>To simplify the problem-solving process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the equation a + c = 10 represent in the context of Larry's ticket purchase?

    <p>The total number of tickets Larry purchased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of solving the equations for Larry's ticket purchase, what does a = 10 - c represent?

    <p>The number of adult tickets in terms of child tickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation can be derived from the statement 'there are twice as many oranges as apples' in the fruit bowl example?

    <p>o = 2a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the equation '3c + 5 * (10 - c) = 44' represent in the context of solving Larry's ticket purchase?

    <p>An equation with only one variable used to determine child tickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of solving one equation for a variable and plugging it into another equation in Larry's ticket purchase problem?

    <p>To create new equations with only one variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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