Sydney really likes practicing her piano. She has 5 songs and 10 minutes in total to practice the songs. If she practices each song for the same about of time, which equation will help us find out how much time Sydney spends on each song? \(5 \, \times \, x \, = \, 10\)

\(5 \, \times \, x \, = \, 10\)

Write Variable Equations to Represent - Grade 4

Mixed Equations, Algebra

Prince Edward Island Mathematics curriculum

Grade 4 - Patterns and Relations

Standard 4.PR.5 - Practice writing variable addition, subtraction, multiplication and division sentences to represent a word problem.

Included Skills: Mixed Equations, Algebra

Express a given problem as an equation in which a symbol is used to represent an unknown number. • Achievement Indicators • Students who have achieved this outcome(s) should be able to: - Explain the purpose of the symbol, such as a triangle or circle, in a given addition, subtraction, multiplication or division equation with one unknown, e.g. 36   = 6 - Express a given pictorial or concrete representation of an equation in symbolic form. - Identify the unknown in a story problem, represent the problem with an equation and solve the problem concretely, pictorially or symbolically. - Create a problem in context for a given equation with one unknown.