Repositioning Sticks to Solve Equations

Repositioning Sticks to Solve Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Fun

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video presents a math puzzle where viewers are asked to reposition one stick to make a false equation true. Initially, the equation '1 - 4 = 3' is incorrect. Viewers are encouraged to pause and attempt solving it. A hint is provided, suggesting that moving one stick can correct the equation. The solution is revealed as moving the stick to form '1 = 4 - 3', which is a true statement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial equation presented in the problem?

1 - 4 = 3

1 - 3 = 4

1 + 4 = 3

1 + 3 = 4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested to make the equation true?

Remove a stick

Add a stick

Change the numbers

Reposition a stick

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the hint given in the video?

To encourage guessing

To guide towards repositioning a stick

To solve the equation directly

To change the numbers in the equation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct equation after repositioning the stick?

1 = 3 - 4

3 = 4 - 1

1 = 4 - 3

4 = 1 - 3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final outcome after applying the solution?

The equation remains false

The equation becomes true

The equation is unsolvable

The equation is changed completely