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Mathematics (NYS P-12 Common Core)

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In this lesson you will learn to solve two step story problems by using letters to represent unknown quantities in equations.

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Solve two-step problems using letters to represent unknowns

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New York State

NY-3.OA.8 Solve two-step word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations.

NY-3.OA.8a Represent these problems using equations or expressions with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.

NY-3.OA.8b Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.

3.OA.8 Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.