Question

What would a model be for the math word problem Sammy has 50 pieces of gum. He wants to give 1/2 of the pieces to his brother and 3/4 of the pieces to his sister.

Answer 1

Answer: X = 1/2(y)

Z= 3/4(x)

But x= 1/2(y)

So z = 3/4 * 1/2(y)

Z = 3/8(y)

Total= 1/2(y) +3/8(y) + 1/8(y)

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