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Example 1:
Concept/skill: 
Prove the addition and subtraction formulas for sine, cosine, and tangent and use them to solve problems.

Problem/activity:
Find the general solution for:
$${\mathrm{cos}\left({\pi\over2}+x\right)=\mathrm{tan}{\pi\over4}}$$


Answer: 
Yes. An initial step when solving for x in this problem requires the use of the addition formula for cosine on the left side of the equation.

Example 2:
Concept/skill: 
Solve quadratic equations in one variable.

Problem/activity:
Task
Solve the quadratic equation
$$ x^2 = (2x - 9)^2 $$
using as many different methods as possible.


Answer: 
Yes. This task shows one quadratic equation with one variable, x.

Example 3:
Concept/skill: 
Construct a tangent line from a point outside a given circle to the circle.

Problem/activity:
Task
Suppose $A$ is an angle with vertex $P$, as pictured below:
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Draw a circle with center $P$ and with  radius $r \gt 0$.  Explain why the circle
meets each ray of angle $A$ in a single point.  Label these points $Q$ and $R$ respectively.
Draw circles with centers $Q$ and $R$ respectively and radius $r$.  These circles meet at $P$ and a second point to be labelled $B$.
Show that ray $\overrightarrow{PB}$  bisects angle $P$.


Answer: 
No. This task does not involve drawing lines that are tangent to circles. The only line that may be drawn is the ray between points P and B.

Now, determine whether the following problem or activity can enable students to understand the concepts or skills in the provided description.

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standard_description: Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing), by:
- Explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n×a)/(n×b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.
- Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to match different diagrams and expressions representing the same product. In the previous several lessons, students have studied different ways to find products of a whole number and a fraction using arithmetic properties such as the distributive property. Earlier in the unit they learned about the connection between fractions and division. They combine these skills as the expressions and diagrams they work with incorporate both the distributive property and the interpretation of a fraction as division (MP7). Students may match diagrams to expressions differently than the ways that are listed in the sample responses. Encourage students to match the expressions and diagrams in a way that makes sense to them, as long as they can accurately explain how the expression is represented in the diagram they chose.
MLR7 Compare and Connect.
Invite students to prepare a visual display that shows their thinking about their favorite diagram and expression. Encourage students to include details that will help others understand what they see, such as using different colors, arrows, labels, or notes. If time allows, invite students time to investigate each others’ work.
Advances: Representing
Engagement: Develop Effort and Persistence.
Chunk this task into more manageable parts. Give students a subset of options to start with and introduce the remaining numbers once students have completed their initial set of matches.
Supports accessibility for: Organization, Social-Emotional Functioning
Launch
Groups of 2
“You are going to match expressions and diagrams that show different ways to find the value of the product
\(4 \times 5 \frac{2}{3}\)
.”
Activity
5–7 minutes: independent work time
2–3 minutes: partner discussion
Student Facing
Each diagram represents a way to calculate
\(4 \times 5 \frac{2}{3}\)
. Each expression is equivalent to
\(4 \times 5 \frac{2}{3}\)
. Match the diagrams and expressions. Show or explain your reasoning.
A
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B
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1.
\((4 \times 5) +  \left(4 \times \frac{2}{3}\right)\)
C
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2.
\((4 \times 6) - \left(4 \times \frac{1}{3}\right)\)
\(\phantom{\hspace{2.5cm} \\ \hspace{2.5cm}}\)
3.
\(4 \times \frac{17}{3}\)
D
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\(\phantom{\hspace{2.5cm} \\ \hspace{2.5cm} \\ \hspace{2.5cm}}\)
4.
\((4 \times 17) \div 3\)
Choose your favorite diagram and expression to find the value of
\(4 \times 5 \frac{2}{3}\)
. Explain why it is your favorite.
Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
Display the diagrams B and D.
“How are the diagrams the same? How are they different?” (They both have the same shaded area and the same divisions inside. The top one shows the length of the shaded rectangle. The bottom one does not though it has enough information to find the shaded area.)
Invite students to share their favorite ways to find the product.


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