Math Practice 101
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Grade 5 HMH Go Math - NEW
Chapter 1: Place Value, Multiplication, and Expressions; Multiply by 1-digit numbers


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  • Question 19 (request help)

    The Plattsville Glee Club is sending 8 of its members to a singing contest in Cincinnati, Ohio. The cost will be $588 per person. How much will it cost for the entire group of 8 students to attend? Both Brian and Jermaine solve the problem. Brian says the answer is $40,074. Jermaine’s answer is $4,604.
    Estimate the cost. A reasonable estimate is _ 
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  • Question 19 (request help)

    Although Jermaine’s answer seems reasonable, neither Brian nor Jermaine solved the problem correctly. Find the errors in Brian’s and Jermaine’s work.
    Then, solve the problem correctly.

    What error did Brian make? Explain.
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  • Question 19 (request help)

    What error did Jermaine make? Explain.
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  • Question 19 (request help)

    How could you predict that Jermaine’s answer might be incorrect using your estimate?
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