What is a variable in the context of solving word problems?

Solving Word Problems with Variables

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3rd - 5th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of equation
A fixed number
A letter representing an unknown value
A mathematical operation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the problem where Sarah buys eggs, what does the variable E represent?
The number of grocery stores
The price of the eggs
The number of eggs Sarah bought
The number of dozens
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many eggs did Sarah buy in total?
24
60
36
48
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of checking the solution in Sarah's egg problem?
To change the variable
To verify the equation is correct
To find a different solution
To increase the number of eggs
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Jerry's ticket problem, what does the variable T represent?
The number of stores
The price of the tickets
The number of months
The number of tickets Jerry bought
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many tickets did Jerry buy in total?
30
45
35
40
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving Jerry's ticket problem?
Buying more tickets
Defining the variable
Checking the solution
Changing the equation
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