Dynamite is used to create mines, and each piece of dynamite can clear 5 meters of tunnel. A total of 10 meters of tunnel is created from x pieces of dynamite. Use an equation to express the answer. \(5 \, \times \, x \, = \, 10\)

\(5 \, \times \, x \, = \, 10\)

Write Variable Equations to Represent - Grade 4

Mixed Equations, Algebra

Newfoundland and Labrador Mathematics curriculum

Grade 4 - Patterns and Relations

Standard 4.PR.5 - Practice writing variable addition, subtraction, multiplication and division sentences to represent a word problem.

Included Skills: Mixed Equations, Algebra

Express a given problem as an equation in which a symbol is used to represent an unknown number. • Achievement Indicators: - 4PR5.1 Explain the purpose of the symbol in a given addition, subtraction, multiplication or division equation with one unknown. - 4PR5.2 Express a given pictorial or concrete representation of an equation in symbolic form. - 4PR5.3 Identify the unknown in a problem; represent the problem with an equation; and solve the problem concretely, pictorially or symbolically. - 4PR5.4 Create a problem for a given equation with one unknown.