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Problem-Solving Strategy: Solve A Simpler Problem - Math Worksheet With Answers

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Problem-Solving Strategy:

Solve a Simpler Problem

Jessica takes dance lessons. There are 8 girls in her class. On the first day of class, the

teacher had the dancers pair up for 5 minutes. Each pair made up a movement phrase

to show the class. How many different movement phrases were made the first day?

If the teacher continues this exercise each week until every dancer is paired with

each of the other dancers once, how many total movement phrases will the class

make? How much time will be spent making movement phrases? Explain how you

found your answers.

Wynnona is building a bookcase for her bedroom. She

has this rectangular frame built. The frame is 94 inches tall.

She wants to have 6 shelves. How many pieces of 2-inch

94 inches

thick wood will she need? How far apart should she place

tall

each shelf?

Wynnona’s books are about 2 inches thick. If she has 85 books, can she fit them in

the bookcase if each shelf is 2 feet wide? Explain.

Problem-Solving Strategy: Solve A Simpler Problem - Math Worksheet With Answers