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Solve a Simpler Problem. Lesson 5-6. Strategy. When a problem contains difficult numbers (like fractions or mixed numbers), then imagine the problem with simpler numbers. Solve a problem using the simpler numbers. Check to see if the strategy worked. Does the answer make sense?
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Solve a Simpler Problem Lesson 5-6
Strategy • When a problem contains difficult numbers (like fractions or mixed numbers), then imagine the problem with simpler numbers. • Solve a problem using the simpler numbers. • Check to see if the strategy worked. Does the answer make sense? • Go back and use the same strategy, only this time you can use the more difficult numbers.
If you get stuck… • Remember, there are only four operations to choose from: multiply, divide, add, or subtract. • Try a few operations and see which answer makes the most sense.
Words that mean “Add” • In all • Increased by • How many / how much • Sum • Total • Added to • Altogether
Words that mean “Subtract” • How many / how much MORE • Decreased by • Difference • Less than • Fewer than • Left / left over • Reduced by
Words that mean “Multiply” • Of • Product • Times • Multiplied by • In all / total / altogether (when referring to repeated addition)
Words that mean “Divide” • Quotient • Out of • Per • Ratio • Percent