Headline Story
Adding and Subtracting Larger Numbers, #4
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Introduction
Share the Headline Story with the class. Encourage children to think of interesting ways to complete the story.
Headline Story
In her wallet, Jill has a 1-dollar bill, a 5-dollar bill, and a 10-dollar bill. She also has 1 nickel, 1 dime, and 1 quarter. She pulls out one bill and one coin.
Possible student responses
- She might have a 5-dollar bill and a dime.
- Jill might get $1.05, $1.10, $1.25, $5.05, $5.10, $5.25, $10.05, $10.10, or $10.25.
- There are 9 different combinations of one bill and one coin that are possible.
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