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Math Skills & Strategies • Level B
Solve a Simpler Problem
Ask yourself the question: “How would I solve this problem if the numbers were easier to work with?” This strategy is helpful for solving problems with large numbers.
U What is the sum of 28 + 46 + 12? Strategy SolveaSimplerProblem.
28 + 12 = 40 40 + 46 = 86
Activity:
Now try using this strategy to solve a different problem.
I What is the sum of 26 + 32 + 14?
Strategy SolveaSimplerProblem.Movethenumbers
SAMPLE in the problem to solve 26 + 14 first. Then add 32.
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