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Practice question

  1. An unknown number of equal boxes each holds 3 markers. There are 15 markers altogether. Define a variable and write an equation.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.EE.B.6. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 6.EE.B.6 — Use variables to represent numbers

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