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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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A fixed number
A letter representing a number
A type of fruit
A mathematical operation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the apple problem, what does the letter 'a' represent?
The number of apples I started with
The number of apples my friend has
The number of apples I have in total
The number of apples I gave away
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you define a variable in a word problem?
By guessing the answer
By solving the equation first
By stating what the letter represents
By using a random letter
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the total number of apples in the apple problem?
11
4
10
7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the money problem, what is the first step to solve it?
Calculate the total amount
Define the variable
Write the final answer
Subtract the amounts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the letter 'd' represent in the money problem?
The amount of money John spent
The amount of money John saved in all
The amount of money John's mom has
The amount of money John started with
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much money did John save in total?
5 dollars
35 dollars
15 dollars
20 dollars
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