Find perimeter path length by multiplication
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Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Seven trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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Seven trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 8 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 7 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 8 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Seven gaps of 8 m total 56 m. If this were a straight line of 7 trees there would be only 6 gaps (48 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 56 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 7 gaps by 8 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings
Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Eight trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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Eight trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 6 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 8 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 6 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Eight gaps of 6 m total 48 m. If this were a straight line of 8 trees there would be only 7 gaps (42 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 48 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 8 gaps by 6 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings
Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Five trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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Five trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 9 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 5 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 9 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Five gaps of 9 m total 45 m. If this were a straight line of 5 trees there would be only 4 gaps (36 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 45 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 5 gaps by 9 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings
Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Six trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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Six trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 10 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 6 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 10 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Six gaps of 10 m total 60 m. If this were a straight line of 6 trees there would be only 5 gaps (50 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 60 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 6 gaps by 10 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings
Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Six trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
Six trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 11 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 6 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 11 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Six gaps of 11 m total 66 m. If this were a straight line of 6 trees there would be only 5 gaps (55 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 66 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 6 gaps by 11 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings
Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Four trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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Four trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 12 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 4 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 12 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Four gaps of 12 m total 48 m. If this were a straight line of 4 trees there would be only 3 gaps (36 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 48 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 4 gaps by 12 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings
Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Five trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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Five trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 14 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 5 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 14 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Five gaps of 14 m total 70 m. If this were a straight line of 5 trees there would be only 4 gaps (56 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 70 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 5 gaps by 14 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings
Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Four trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
Four trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 15 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 4 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 15 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Four gaps of 15 m total 60 m. If this were a straight line of 4 trees there would be only 3 gaps (45 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 60 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 4 gaps by 15 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings
Around the edge of a pond, trees are planted at equal intervals of m apart. What is the distance all the way around the pond, in meters?
(Figure) A top-down view of a round (oval) pond. Three trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the pond's edge, and the gap between two neighboring trees is labeled m.
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Three trees are planted at equal spacing all the way around the edge of a round (oval) pond, and each gap between neighboring trees is 20 m. We must find the distance all the way around the pond.
Givens
- 3 trees spaced equally around the pond's edge
- The gap between two neighboring trees is 20 m
- The trees go all the way around a closed loop (the figure shows an oval pond)
Unknowns
- The total distance around the pond in meters
Constraints
- The path is a closed loop, so the trees form a circle of gaps with no open ends
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#1 Draw a Diagram
The figure shows trees around a closed loop. On a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees (unlike a straight line), so the perimeter is simply the number of gaps times the gap length.
3 · Execute2 carry out the plan
1Count the gaps on a closed loop
2Multiply gaps by the spacing
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Three gaps of 20 m total 60 m. If this were a straight line of 3 trees there would be only 2 gaps (40 m), but a closed pond has the same number of gaps as trees, so 60 m is correct and a reasonable distance around a pond.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.OA.D.9Identify arithmetic patterns and explain using properties of operations — Recognizing that on a closed loop the number of gaps equals the number of trees3.OA.A.3Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100 — Multiplying 3 gaps by 20 m to get the total distance3.MD.D.8Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Finding the perimeter (distance around) of the pond from equal spacings