Math Libs 5th Grade Skills

Solve problems with parenthesis (5.OA.1)

Big Bus Pull

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1. (4 + 2) x 56 = 336 g protein
2. (2 + 3) x 80 = 400 lbs
3. (12 – 3) x 9 = 81 pounds
4. (16 + 18) x 100 = 3400 pounds

Milkshake Car

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1. 43 scoops
2. 356 Oreos
3. 30.8 miles
4. 506.2 grams

Pep Rally

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1. 25.84 seconds
2. 43.92 inches
3. 19.5 seconds, which is 3.7 seconds more than Student1 and 3.7 seconds less than Student2
4. $4.95 per pretzel

Diamond Mine

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1. Student1’s diamond
2. Student1’s 0.455-carat diamond
3. The first batch cooked faster
4. Student2’s color2 diamond

Race to the School Roof

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1. 29 feet
2. 30.1 feet
3. 170 pounds
4. 3 seconds

Time to Hit the Gym

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1. 5 minutes longer
2. 3 5/6 shakes
3. 5/6 shake
4. 982 feet

Switcheroo

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1. 1/6
2. 2/18, which equals 1/9
3. 3/8 hour
4. 1/12

Top Chef: Pizza Night

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1. 1/24 pizza
2. 16 slices
3. 1/12 flatbread
4. 1/20 pizza

Zip Line

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1. 110.1 pounds
2. 12.6 feet
3. At 28.6 feet
4. 228.8 feet total

Marshmallow Mash

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1. 60 cubic feet
2. 210 cubic inches
3. 108 cups
4. 336 cubic feet

Rocket Club

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1. 15 gallons
2. 3 pounds
3. 1320 feet
4. 984 feet