Problem 26

On her fifteenth birthday, Elizabeth saw 4,100 dragons. Her brother, who was 3 years younger, saw 1 dragon. Her father, King Scott, saw 2,209 dragons. How many dragons did they see altogether?

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

1. Her brother's name
2. The number of dragons King Scott saw
3. Where the dragon party was being held
4. The number of dragons the family saw

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

1. Her brother's name
2. The number of dragons King Scott saw
3. Where the dragon party was being held
4. The number of dragons the kids saw

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Step 3 Select the correct expression.

1. 4,100 - 2,209 + 1
2. 4,100 ¸ 2,209 +1
3. 4,100 + 2,209 + 1
4. 4,100 + 2,209 x 1

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Step 4. Select the correct solution.

1. 1,892
2. 2,001
3. 6,310
4. 6,309

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