Question

Jake has 4 hours before bedtime. He must spend 1 1/2 hours doing homework. The rest of the time will be spent doing puzzles. It takes Jake 3/4 hour to

complete each puzzle. Write an equation that models the number of puzzles (p) that Jake can complete before bedtime.

Answer 1

He completes 3 1/3 puzzles

Explanation:

1 hour 30 mins+ 45 minutes+45 minutes+45 minutes+15 minutes = 4hrs

Answer 2

3 1/2 = 1/2*p-2

Explanation: p is number of puzzles