Comparing lengths

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What does it mean when we say one object is longer than another?

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It means that the first object takes up more space from one end to the other compared to the second object.

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CCSS.1.MD.A.1

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If X is 3 cm longer than Z, how do we find the length of Z if we know X?

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Subtract 3 cm from the length of X.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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What is the term for when one object takes up less space than another?

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Shorter.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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If the garage is 5 meters wide and the shed is 2 meters wide, how much wider is the garage?

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3 meters wider.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.4

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How do you compare lengths of two objects?

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You can subtract the shorter length from the longer length.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.4

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If Z is 10 cm shorter than Y, how do we find the length of Y?

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Add 10 cm to the length of Z.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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What does it mean when we say one object is shorter than another?

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It means that the first object takes up less space from one end to the other compared to the second object.

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CCSS.1.MD.A.1

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If a girl is 13 cm shorter than a boy, how do we express this relationship?

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The girl is 13 cm shorter than the boy.

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If a colored pencil box is 4 cm longer than a crayon box, how do we find the length of the crayon box?

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Subtract 4 cm from the length of the colored pencil box.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.5

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What is the formula to find the difference in lengths between two objects?

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Difference = Length of the longer object - Length of the shorter object.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.4