Problem 21

King John was born in 1540. He inherited his father's kingdom and became king in 1569. He married a princess and they had 3 boys and 6 girls. He died in 1602. How old was he when he died?

Step 1. What does the problem ask you to find?

1. How long ago he died
2. How many children he had
3. How long he lived
4. His name

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Step 2. What information is needed to solve the problem?

1. The year he was born
2. The year he became king
3. The year he had children
4. The year he died

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Step 3 Select the correct expression.

1. 1569 -1540
2. 1602-1569
3. 3 + 6
4. 1602 -1540

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Step 4. Select the correct solution.

1. 29
2. 33
3. 9
4. 62

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