Having a Ball in Gym Class
UNIT NAME: Numerical Expressions
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Directions: Before school began, Mrs. Weeks bought a total of 86 balls.
Use the information below to help you write a numerical expression for the
number of each type of ball. Then record the total number of each type of
ball.
• footballs – There are 8 footballs.
• basketballs – Two more than twice the number of footballs are
basketballs.
• baseballs – Four less than 5 times the number of footballs are
baseballs.
• softballs – Six more than half of the baseballs are softballs.
Type of Ball Numerical
Expression for the
Number of Balls
Total Number of
Each Type of Ball
football (given) 8
basketball
baseball
softball
Use the space below to show your work. Check your work very carefully
because you will need to use your answers to complete Part 2
3 answers
football (given) 8 8
basketball 2 + 2(8) = 18 18
baseball 5(8) - 4 = 36 36
softball (1/2)36 + 6 = 24 24