Directions: Use the digits 1 to 9, at most one time each, to make two true statements.
Hint
Hint
How do you place digits so the sum is less than ten?
Answer
Answer
There are many answers including:
7.2 + 1.3 = 8.5
3.9 + 4.2 = 8.5
4.6 + 1.3 = 5.9
7.2 + 1.3 = 8.5
3.9 + 4.2 = 8.5
4.6 + 1.3 = 5.9
Source: Owen Kaplinsky
My fifth grade student was super proud she found 9 ways so far to complete this! She wanted me to post it here . Thanks!
I found out 20 ways to do this problem! Here are some ways:
4.8+3.1=7.9
3.2+4.7=7.9
7.1+2.3=9.4
1.5+2.4=3.9
8.3+1.4=9.7