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Money Word Problems: Buying One Item
Solve a word problem about buying one item with coins.

Solve a word problem about buying one item with coins.
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7 lessons
Build general word problem-solving skills and apply them to basic money problems involving single and multiple purchases.
apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;
use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
use relationships to count by twos, fives, and tens to determine the value of a collection of pennies, nickels, and/or dimes.