Question

There are equal numbers of flowers in 3 bouquets. Which of the following equations correctly show the total number of flowers?

• A. $6+6+6=18$
• B. $6+3=9$
• C. $6+3+3=12$
• D. $10+5+3=18$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $6+6+6=18$

Solution: Option C

Say: Let us read the question and observe the image.

Ask:
By reading the question, what information did you derive for the equation?
Ans: The equation will have three addends, and all the three addends will be equal.

How many flowers are there in all? How can you say so?
Ans: There are 18 flowers in all because the total number of objects in the number frame is 18.

By looking at the options, which one do you think is the correct one?
Ans: Option C, because all the three addends are equal.

Why option D cannot be the correct answer?
Ans: Because in option D only two of the addends are equal.

What will be the addition equation?
Ans: 6 + 6 + 6 = 18

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

WB: If required, use the whiteboard to draw the number frame as shown and write the equation.