Find the value of each sum. Show your thinking using drawings, numbers, or words.
Problem 9
Exploration
Student Task Statement
Choose 3 of these 7 cards. Get as close to 20 as you can.
1
3
4
5
7
8
9
Can you make 20?
Can you make 20 in more than 1 way?
Can you make 20 using the number 1 card?
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Problem 10
Exploration
Student Task Statement
Clare has the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 cards.
She chooses 7 cards. Claire can’t make 20 with 3 of her 7 cards. Which 3 cards do you think she chose? Explain your reasoning.