Multi Step Problem Solving (4.5A)

It took Ian three years to collect 20,413 aluminum cans to recycle. In the first year he collected 8,917 cans, and in the second year he collected 87,639 cans. Which equation can be used to find x, the number of cans Ian collected in the third year?

Sabra read a total of 185 pages in three days.

• On the first day, she read 85 pages.

• On the second and third days, she read the same number of pages.

Which diagram shows a way to find p, the number of pages Sabra read on the third day?

What equation matches the strip diagram?

Madeline has 4 rolls of tape. Each roll contains 63 inches of tape. Madeline used 42 inches of tape f or a project. Which diagram shows a way to find n, the number of inches of tape that Madeline has left?

James, Micah, and Rebecca work at a restaurant. Last night there was $115 in the tip jar. They decided to divide the tips equally among themselves and leave any extra in the tip jar. How much did they leave in the jar?

Cindy makes scented candles to give as gifts to 8 friends. She melts 6 bags of wax chips. Each bag contains 20 ounces of wax chips. After melting the wax, she pours it equally into 8 candle jars. How many ounces of wax does Cindy use for each candle?

Five students at Kaufman Elementary each collected 1,375 bottle caps.  How many bottle caps did they collect together?  Choose the equation that solves the problem.

Mandy earned $36 doing chores around her houes. Her sister, Lizzy earned twice as muchj as she did. Lizzy also made $20 from mowing her neighbor's yard. Which equation can be used to find m, the amount of money Lizzy earned?