Lesson 4: Practice Problems
Problem 1
Select all the equations that describe each situation and then find the solution.
Kiran’s backpack weighs 3 pounds less than Clare’s backpack. Clare’s backpack weighs 14 pounds. How much does Kiran’s backpack weigh?
Each notebook contains 60 sheets of paper. Andre has 5 notebooks. How many sheets of paper do Andre’s notebooks contain?
Problem 2
Solve each equation.
Problem 3 From Unit 6 Lesson 1
For each equation, draw a tape diagram that represents the equation.
Problem 4 From Unit 5 Lesson 8
Find each product.
Problem 5 From Unit 3 Lesson 13
For a science experiment, students need to find 25% of 60 grams.
Jada says, “I can find this by calculating
of 60.” Andre says, “25% of 60 means
.”
Do you agree with either of them? Explain your reasoning.