Strip Diagrams and Equations

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What is a strip diagram?

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A visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in a problem, often using bars to represent quantities.

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How do you represent addition in a strip diagram?

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By placing two or more bars next to each other to show the total amount.

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How do you represent subtraction in a strip diagram?

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By showing one bar and then removing a part of it to indicate what is left.

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What does the equation K = 55 + 73 represent in a strip diagram?

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It shows that K is the total of 55 and 73 combined.

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What is the purpose of using equations with strip diagrams?

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To mathematically express the relationships shown in the diagrams.

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What does the equation D = 400 - 206 represent?

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It indicates that D is the result of subtracting 206 from 400.

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How can you find the total number of items using a strip diagram?

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By adding the quantities represented by the bars in the diagram.

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What is the equation to find the total number of refrigerators and stoves if a factory makes 400 refrigerators and 125 more stoves?

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x = 400 + 400 + 125.

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What is a word problem?

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A mathematical problem presented in a narrative form that requires interpretation to solve.

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How do you solve a word problem using a strip diagram?

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By identifying the quantities involved and representing them visually before forming an equation.