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Two-Step Equations

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MathematicsAddition & Subtraction|Ages 8—9|ID: mt_anAe11HAEH

Solve two-step word problems using the four operations; represent problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity

Mastery Evidence

  • Solve a two-step problem that combines addition/subtraction with multiplication/division
  • Write an equation using a letter for the unknown (e.g. 3 × n + 5 = 26)
  • Assess the reasonableness of the answer using estimation and mental computation

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] write an equation like 'n + 25 = 60' to represent a word problem, and then solve it to find what n equals?”

Curriculum Standards1 alignment

3.OA.8Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Solve two-step word problems using the four operations

Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.

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