A Problem Solving Approach To Mathematics For Elementary School Teachers (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780135183885
Author: Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind, Johnny Lott, Barbara Boschmans
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.2A, Problem 1A
Consider the balances:
What is the value of each shape?
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A Problem Solving Approach To Mathematics For Elementary School Teachers (13th Edition)
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