What is the primary purpose of using a number line in solving word problems?
Using Number Lines to Solve Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To draw geometric shapes
To count the number of birds in a park
To visualize addition and subtraction operations
To measure the length of objects
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when using a number line for subtraction?
Counting points instead of units
Using a ruler instead of a number line
Counting the units between points
Adding numbers instead of subtracting
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the problem '18 birds were in a park, 11 flew away', what is the correct equation to solve it?
18 x 11
18 + 11
18 - 11
11 - 18
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When solving a subtraction problem using a number line, what is the first step?
Draw the number line
Underline important information
Write the final answer
Add the numbers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the problem 'Caleb had 15 gumballs, he ate 3', what operation should be used?
Multiplication
Addition
Division
Subtraction
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you break down the number 27 when adding it to another number on a number line?
Into three groups of 9
Into two groups of 10 and a group of 7
Into a single group of 27
Into four groups of 6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the sum of 27 and 70 when using a number line?
87
97
77
107
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