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Using Models to Solve Multiplication and Division Equations
Using a Bar Diagram
Ex1) Four Friends decided to split the cost of season concert tickets equally. Each person paid
‘$35. Find the total cost of the season concert tickets.
Step 1: Define a variable. ¢ - jotal Cost
‘Step 2: Use a bar diagram to help write the equation. ce
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Step 3: Rewrite the equation as a multiplication sentence and solve.
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Ex2) Samantha is buying croissants. She purchased 4 croissants for $12. What was the cost of
each croissant? Use a bar Diagram
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Ex3) The weight of an object on the Moon is one-sixth that of its weight on Earth. If an object
weights 35 pounds on the Moon, what is the weight on Earth? Use a bar Diagram
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Step 1: Model the equation using, ops and counters is how many
i need.
Step 2: Use Loca, divide the counters among the cups equally
Step 3: The number of counters in each cup is your solution.
x2) 6m = 24
Ex3) 2c = 12
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