Ratios, proportions, and algebraic thinking for sixth grade students.
Algebra can help you solve problems like figuring out how much money you’ll have after saving or spending, or how long it takes to get somewhere.
Use algebraic thinking to compare deals, calculate savings, or plan how to spend your allowance.
Next time you shop, write a simple equation to see how many items you can afford or what the total cost will be.
If you have $20 and each book costs $4, you can buy \(x\) books, so \(4x = 20\).
If you save $3 a week, after \(n\) weeks you’ll have \(3n\) dollars.