Solving Problems
 With Manipulatives
 Practice
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Solving Problems can be easy
when you use manipulatives.

Write an equation for and solve each problem.
 1. Ben ordered a pizza and ate 1/3 of the pizza.  How much was left? - =

 2. Mae is having a birthday party and she has 6 invitations to give out.  If she has already given 4 invitations, how many does she have left?
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 3. Nate had 12 trophies that he wanted to display on 4 shelves with the same number on each shelf.  How many trophies will he have on each shelf?
 		 ÷    =
 
 4. Mike counted 14 blue cars on the way to Grandma's house.  On the way home he counted 12 more blue cars.  How many blue cars did he see in all?
 		     +      =  

 
 5. The students in Mrs. Thompson's class ordered lunch.  9 ordered tacos and 6 ordered sandwiches?  How many students ordered a lunch?
 		      +       =   
                        

 

    Remember:       Using manipulatives can help you to solve math problems.

Click on the pencil to review the lesson.
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