Grade 5 Unit 2
Lesson 3: Interpret Equations
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 5 Unit 2
Lesson 3: Interpret Equations
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
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Three dancers share 2 liters of water. How much water does each dancer get? Write a division equation to represent the situation.
Mai said that each dancer gets 3/2 of a liter of water because 3 divided into 2 equal groups is 3/2. Do you agree with Mai? Show or explain your reasoning.
Complete the table. Draw a diagram if it is helpful.
What patterns do you notice in the table?
3 liters of water are shared equally by 5 people. How much water does each person get? Write a division equation to represent the situation. Draw a diagram if it is helpful.