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What should Sam figure out before he can start building the living room?
What should Sam figure out before he can start building the living room?
- The width of the living room (correct)
- The area of the living room
- The number of people living in the home
- The length of the living room
What is the main reason for writing equations when solving multiplication word problems with multiple variables?
What is the main reason for writing equations when solving multiplication word problems with multiple variables?
- To make it easier to solve the problem mentally
- To make the problem look more complex
- To help organize the information and variables given in the problem (correct)
- To confuse the person solving the problem
In the given scenario, what are the two unknown values related to the living room?
In the given scenario, what are the two unknown values related to the living room?
- Perimeter and length
- Area and perimeter
- Length and width (correct)
- Area and width
Why is it important to carefully read and understand word problems before attempting to solve them?
Why is it important to carefully read and understand word problems before attempting to solve them?
What can be inferred about math problems that involve more than one unknown value?
What can be inferred about math problems that involve more than one unknown value?
In the first problem mentioned, what does the equation l = 2w represent?
In the first problem mentioned, what does the equation l = 2w represent?
What method was recommended in solving the equations with two unknown values?
What method was recommended in solving the equations with two unknown values?
In the second example about Johnny's fish tank, what does the equation w = 2h represent?
In the second example about Johnny's fish tank, what does the equation w = 2h represent?
What do you need to create for each unknown value in a problem with multiple equations?
What do you need to create for each unknown value in a problem with multiple equations?
When solving the equation (2w)w = 450 for 'w', what is an incorrect step?
When solving the equation (2w)w = 450 for 'w', what is an incorrect step?
