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Math Maker Challenge

GROUPS: _________________________

DATE: ___________________________

Your Mission Problem:

Evaluate \(x + (-3)\) when \(x = 5\)

x

+1

-1

FRAME 1 The Setup

Show the original expression using 1 green tile and 3 red tiles.

FRAME 2 The Substitution

Replace the green tile with 5 blue squares. Show them moving in!

FRAME 3 Finding Zero Pairs

Pair up 1 blue square with 1 red square. How many pairs do you see?

FRAME 4 The Disappearing Act

Remove the zero pairs. You might use an 'X' or have them slide away.

FRAME 5 The Final Reveal

What is left on the screen? Group them together neatly.

FRAME 6 The Answer

Write the final numerical answer clearly: "Result = ____"