Question

Zack fills bird feeders with birdseed. Each bird feeder holds 2 1/2 cups of birdseed. Zack’s scoop holds 1/4 cup.

How many scoops will Zack use to fill both bird feeders?


1. How many cups of seed does Zack need to fill both bird feeders? Show how you found your answer


2. Write an expression for the number of scoops Zack needs to fill both feeders


3. Evaluate the expression to find the number of scoops Zack needs. Show your work

Answer 1

1. How many cups of seed does Zack need to fill both bird feeders? Show how you found your answer

* He needs 5 cups of seed to fill both bird feeders .

steps : 2 1/2 * 2

= 5

2. Write an expression for the number of scoops Zack needs to fill both feeders

If the scoop hold 1/4 cup , no matter how many scoops (unknown )should equal 5.

steps : 1/4x = 5

3. Evaluate the expression to find the number of scoops Zack needs. Show your work

* 20 scoops

* steps : 1/4x =

5 -> x = 20

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Answer 2

1. How many cups of seed does Zack need to fill both bird feeders? Show how you found your answer

[] He will need 5 cups of seed to fill both bird feeders

[] 2 1/2 * 2 = 5

2. Write an expression for the number of scoops Zack needs to fill both feeders

[] 1/4x = 5

[] If his scoop hold 1/4 cup, then however many scoops (x) he does should equal 5.

3. Evaluate the expression to find the number of scoops Zack needs. Show your work

[] 20 scoops

[] 1/4x = 5 -> x = 20

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- Heather