whole number operations

whole number operations

Choosing an operation

Open Ended

You make 4 equal payments for a Spikeball kit. You pay a total of $60 for the kit. How much will each payment be?

How do you know which operation to choose when solving a real-life problem?

One way to choose the operation (add, subtract, multiply or divide) is to follow these steps:

• Write the question down

• Underline the key word(s)

• Write an expression

• Find the value

You make 4 equal payments for a Spikeball kit. You pay a total of $60 for the kit. How much will each payment be?

1) How much will each payment be?
2) underline the word each
3) 60/4= payment
4) 60/4 = 15

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Piano Lessons cost $20 per week. How much will it cost, in dollars, for 16 weeks of piano lessons?