IXL | Write a one-step equation: word problems

Mr. Newton wears science-themed ties to school. In all, he has 34 ties with scientific designs. Of all the ties in his collection,

are bow ties and 21 are straight ties.

Which diagram models the story?

Which equation models the story?

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Gina teaches arts and crafts to kids. She is handing out

popsicle sticks to each kid, and there are 5 kids in today's class. Gina will hand out 40 popsicle sticks in all.

Which diagram models the story?

Which equation models the story?

First, look for numbers and words in the story that talk about popsicle sticks and kids.

Gina teaches art and crafts to kids. She is handing out

popsicle sticks to each kid, and there are 5 kids in today's class. Gina will hand out 40 popsicle sticks in

all.

Gina is handing out

popsicle sticks to each of the 5 kids. She will hand out 40 popsicle sticks in all.

This diagram models the story.

popsicle sticks in all

popsicle sticks for each of the 5 kids

The story can be represented by a multiplication equation.

The product

can also be written as

So, the equation

models the story.

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