MAP 5th Grade Math : Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for MAP 5th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Operations And Algebraic Thinking

Complete the table below using the equation 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

We need to use both the equation and the table to answer this question. We are looking for the corresponding  value for . We can plug  into the  in our equation to solve for .

Example Question #2 : Operations And Algebraic Thinking

Sally drank  of the milk and Sam drank . What fraction of the milk did they drink? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first need to make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add fractions, the denominator stays the same, we only add the numerator. 

 can be reduced by dividing  by both sides. 

Example Question #3 : Operations And Algebraic Thinking

David ate  of the pizza and Alison ate  of the pizza. How much of the pizza did they eat? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first need to make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add fractions, the denominator stays the same, we only add the numerator. 

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