Unit 5 - Lesson 15 - Grade 5: Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 5 Unit 5
Lesson 15: Estimate and Subtract
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 5 Unit 5
Lesson 15: Estimate and Subtract
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Lesson: Estimate and Subtract

Number Talk: One and Five Tenths (Warm Up)

Find the value of each expression mentally.
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Revisit the Algorithm

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Find the value of 8.53 - 2.7. Show your reasoning.

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Han used the standard algorithm to subtract decimals. This is Han’s work. Describe what Han did in each step.

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Use the standard algorithm to find the value of 6.62 - 3.71.

Estimate and Subtract

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Which whole number is the difference 15.27 - 4.3 closest to? Explain or show your reasoning.

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What is the value of 15.27 - 4.3? Explain or show your reasoning.

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Which whole number is the difference 16.14 - 9.8 closest to? Explain or show your reasoning.

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What is the value of 16.14 - 9.8? Explain or show your reasoning.

Compare Calculations to Evaluate a Difference (Optional)

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Find the value of 622.35 - 71.4. Explain or show your reasoning.

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Elena and Andre found the value of 622.35 - 71.4. Who do you agree with? Explain or show your reasoning.

Cool Down: Subtract Decimals
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Find the value of 321.87 - 20.4. Explain or show your reasoning.