NY-3.OA.8.a
Represent these problems using equations or expressions with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
Example Problems
Write an equation to describe this situation:
Larry read a 400-page book.
He read at a rate of 10 pages per day for days.
Larry read a 400-page book.
He read at a rate of 10 pages per day for days.
Write an equation to describe this situation:
Simone completed a 720-lap swimming challenge.
She swam 24 laps per day for days.
Simone completed a 720-lap swimming challenge.
She swam 24 laps per day for days.
Write an equation to describe this situation:
Mia completed a 500-piece puzzle.
She worked at a rate of 25 pieces per day for days.
Mia completed a 500-piece puzzle.
She worked at a rate of 25 pieces per day for days.
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