Find two numbers such that their sum is 856. Find another two numbers such that their difference is 563. Make your own word problems with these numbers.
Sum of 856: Many pairs possible, such as: 400 + 456 = 856 500 + 356 = 856 800 + 56 = 856
Difference of 563: Many pairs possible, such as: 600 - 37 = 563 700 - 137 = 563 1000 - 437 = 563
Word Problem Example: A school has 456 boys and 400 girls. How many students in total? Answer: 856 students.
Explanation
This is an open-ended question where students find multiple pairs of numbers that satisfy the conditions and create their own word problems.
Solution Steps
For sum 856: Choose any number less than 856, subtract from 856 to find the pair
For difference 563: Choose any number greater than 563, subtract 563 to find the pair
Create a word problem using the numbers found