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What type of math problems are multiplication word problems?
What type of math problems are multiplication word problems?
- Addition problems
- Multiplication problems (correct)
- Division problems
- Subtraction problems
In the pool party problem, how many people did Susan invite?
In the pool party problem, how many people did Susan invite?
- 20 people
- 30 people
- 25 people (correct)
- 15 people
What does Susan ask each person to bring to the pool party?
What does Susan ask each person to bring to the pool party?
- Three pieces of candy
- Five pieces of candy (correct)
- Fifteen pieces of candy
- Ten pieces of candy
In the pool party problem, how many total candy pieces would be in the jar if each person brought seven pieces instead of five?
In the pool party problem, how many total candy pieces would be in the jar if each person brought seven pieces instead of five?
What is the first step to solve the pool party problem?
What is the first step to solve the pool party problem?
What does the algebraic expression x = 25 * 5 represent in the context of the problem?
What does the algebraic expression x = 25 * 5 represent in the context of the problem?
What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an algebraic expression?
What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an algebraic expression?
In Larry's office carpet problem, why do we divide both sides by 10 when isolating the variable?
In Larry's office carpet problem, why do we divide both sides by 10 when isolating the variable?
What does x represent in the algebraic expression x * 10 = 200 from Larry's office carpet problem?
What does x represent in the algebraic expression x * 10 = 200 from Larry's office carpet problem?
Why is it important to understand the problem before writing an algebraic expression?
Why is it important to understand the problem before writing an algebraic expression?
