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You can
solve a math problem with
the help of a friend.
Asking questions of each other
can help you find the answer. |
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Liz and
Libby were working together to
solve
some math problems.
As they
read each problem,
they
asked questions to help solve the problem. |
Problem 1:
Jimmy and Jody colored eggs for Easter.
They each colored a dozen eggs. How many
eggs did they color?
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Liz asked,
"How many eggs are in a
dozen?"
Libby answered, "There are 12 eggs
in a dozen."
2 x 12 = 24 eggs |
Problem 2:
Maggie has 3
pints of juice that she wants
to pour into cups. How many cups will she
need?
 
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Libby asked, "How many cups are in
a pint?"
Liz answered, "There are 2 cups
in a pint."
2 x 3 = 6 cups |
Problem 3:
Ella wants to make a design that has a
hexagon, a pentagon, and a square. She is
going to make the design out of toothpicks.
How many toothpicks will she need?
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Liz asked, "How many sides does a
hexagon and pentagon have?"
Libby answered, "A hexagon has 6
sides and a pentagon has 5 sides."
6 + 5 + 4 = 15 toothpicks
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Problem 4:
Meghan
is counting the change she has in
her pocket. She has a quarter, 3 dimes,
and 2 nickles. How much money does she
have?
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Libby asked, "How many cents does
a quarter have?
Liz answered, "A quarter is worth 25
cents."
25¢ + 10¢ + 10¢ + 10¢ + 5¢ + 5¢ = 65¢
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Remember:
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Asking and answering questions can help
you solve a problem. |
Click on
the pencil for practice.
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