There are 85 chairs in the gym. They are arranged in 5 rows with the same number of chairs in each row. How many chairs are in each row? Show your thinking using diagrams, symbols, or other representations.
There are 240 people at the park for the soccer games. There are 150 fans. The rest of the people are on 6 soccer teams. Each team has an equal number of players. How many players are on each soccer team?
Write an equation to represent this situation. Use a letter for the unknown quantity.
Solve the problem. Explain or show your reasoning.
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Problem 6
Exploration
Student Task Statement
To find the value of , Diego divides by 3 and by 3 and says the answer is 32.
Explain why Diego's method works. Use equations or drawings to support your reasoning.
Does Diego's method work to find the value of ? Explain your reasoning.
Problem 7
Exploration
Student Task Statement
What are all the different ways you can divide 48 objects into equal groups?
Make a list.
Write a multiplication or division equation for each different way.