Which strategies can be used to solve this problem?
Griffin used 24 flowers to make 3 centerpieces for a party. Each centerpiece has the same number of flowers. He added 4 more flowers to each centerpiece. How many flowers are in each centerpiece now?
Choose all answers that are correct.
A.
Translate into an equation.
24 – (3 + 4) = f
B.
Use objects to represent the problem.
Put 24 coins on a table and divide them into 3 equal groups. Then add 4 coins to each group. Count the number of coins in one group.
C.
Work backward.
Start by multiplying 3 × 4 to get the number of additional flowers. Add this to 24 to get the total number of flowers. Then divide the sum by 3.
D.
Use logical reasoning.
Add 4 more flowers to 24 flowers. Then divide the sum by 3.