Question

The tape diagram represents an equation.
2 tape diagrams that represent the same length. The top tape diagram has 1 part, which is 24 units. The bottom tape diagram has 8 equal parts. All 8 parts are q units.
\[24\]
\[q\]
\[q\]
\[q\]
\[q\]
\[q\]
\[q\]
\[q\]
\[q\]
Find the value of
\[q\] that makes the equation true.
\[q=\]

Answer 1

The total lengths are equal, so 8q = 24. Dividing both sides by 8 gives q = 24/8 = 3.

Check: 8 × 3 = 24.