standard_description: Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions.
problem_activity: Rishi is trying to find the total number of clouds in the following array.
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Rishi says "I know 3 × 9 = 27, so I can use that to help me solve."
a.   Mark the array above to show how Rishi is thinking about it.
b.   Use the fact that
$$3\times9=27$$
to find the total number of clouds in the array.


aligns: no