Mathematics

Jaylon Williams

28 August, 05:10

Which strategies can be used to solve this problem?

Griffin used 24 flowers to make 3 centerpieces for a party. Each centerpiece has the same number of flowers. He added 4 more flowers to each centerpiece. How many flowers are in each centerpiece now?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.

Translate into an equation.

24 - (3 + 4) = f

B.

Use objects to represent the problem.

Put 24 coins on a table and divide them into 3 equal groups. Then add 4 coins to each group. Count the number of coins in one group.

C.

Work backward.

Start by multiplying 3 * 4 to get the number of additional flowers. Add this to 24 to get the total number of flowers. Then divide the sum by 3.

D.

Use logical reasoning.

Add 4 more flowers to 24 flowers. Then divide the sum by 3.