Barbara is playing a game. She jumps forward 5 feet, and then steps backward 2 feet. How many jumps will it take her to reach the finish line, which is 20 feet from where she started?
Make a table to show Barbara's position.
Barbara will reach 20 feet on jump number _____?
It will take Barbara ______ jumps forward before she passes the finish line.
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What did you find when you made the table?
Jump Number
Position After jump forward
Position after Step Back
Position After jump forward
Position after Step Back
I don't have any idea.
Good.
According to your table, on which jump will she reach 20 feet?
According to your table, on which jump will she reach 20 feet?
After 7 jumps foward and 6 backward.
Jump 1: 0 +5 -2 = + 3
Jump 2: 3 + 5 - 2 = +6
Jump 2: 3 + 5 - 2 = +6
Thanks. Now I understand.
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