Unit 1 - Lesson 19 - Grade 3: Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 3 Unit 1
Lesson 19: Solve Problems Involving Arrays
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 3 Unit 1
Lesson 19: Solve Problems Involving Arrays
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Lesson: Solve Problems Involving Arrays

Number Talk: One Less Group (Warm Up)

Find the value of each expression mentally.
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10 x 2

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9 x 2

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8 x 2

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7 x 2

Array of Colors

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There are 7 rows. Each row has 5 crayons. How many crayons are there?

Solve this problem. Explain or show your reasoning.

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There are 7 rows. Each row has 5 crayons.

Represent the situation with an array and an equation with a symbol for the unknown.

Tyler’s Trees

For each problem:
  • Write an equation with a symbol for the unknown to represent the situation.
  • Solve the problem. Show your reasoning.

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A field of coconut trees in Mexico has 5 rows of trees. Each row has 9 trees.

Write an equation with a symbol for the unknown to represent the situation.

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A field of coconut trees in Mexico has 5 rows of trees. Each row has 9 trees. How many trees are there?

Solve the problem. Show your reasoning.

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After learning about growing coconuts in Mexico, Tyler wants to plant coconut trees in his backyard in Florida. His mom will only let him plant 2 rows of 4 trees in his backyard.

Write an equation with a symbol for the unknown to represent the situation.

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After learning about growing coconuts in Mexico, Tyler wants to plant coconut trees in his backyard in Florida. His mom will only let him plant 2 rows of 4 trees in his backyard.

Solve the problem. Show your reasoning.

Cool Down:
Clare has 3 rows of baseball cards. Each row has 10 cards. How many cards does she have?
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Write an equation with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the situation.

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Find the number that makes the equation true. Explain or show your reasoning.