few_shots: Example:
Problem/activity:
Problem 1
The table below contains single equations in a single variable, single equations in two variables, and pairs of simultaneous equations in two variables. Check the appropriate box to show whether there is no solution, exactly 1 solution, or if there is an infinite number of solutions.
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Problem 2
Kim has a small container and a large container as shown.
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It takes 16 of the small containers to fill the large container. Three small containers leave 1.95 gallons of space in the big container.
What is the size of each of the two containers?


Mathematical concept/skill options: 
A. Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.
B. Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
C. Interpret the structure of expressions.
D. Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.
E. Use polynomial identities to solve problems.
F. Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.
G. Write and interpret numerical expressions.
H. Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.
I. Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.
J. Create equations that describe numbers or relationships
K. Generate and analyze patterns.
L. Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
M. Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.
N. Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.
O. Rewrite rational expressions.
P. Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
Q. Understand addition as putting together and adding to, and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from.
R. Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.
S. Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.
T. Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.
U. Multiply and divide within 100.
V. Gain familiarity with factors and multiples.
W. Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems.
X. Work with addition and subtraction equations.
Y. Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.
Z. Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
AA. Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.
AB. Solve systems of equations.
AC. Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables.
AD. Work with radicals and integer exponents.
AE. Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.
AF. Analyze patterns and relationships.
AG. Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
AH. Add and subtract within 20.


Your response, in json format:
{
  "explanation": "This set of problems involves solving linear equations and pairs of linear equations.",
  "answer": "L"
}

Now, assign the following problem or activity to one or more relevant mathematical concepts/skills it teaches.
shot_info: fl_problem_001392

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options: Gain familiarity with factors and multiples.

Multiply and divide within 100.

Interpret the structure of expressions.

Work with addition and subtraction equations.

Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.

Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.

Work with radicals and integer exponents.

Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.

Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.

Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.

Write and interpret numerical expressions.

Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.

Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.

Add and subtract within 20.

Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.

Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.

Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.

Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.

Analyze patterns and relationships.

Create equations that describe numbers or relationships

Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.

Solve systems of equations.

Use polynomial identities to solve problems.

Generate and analyze patterns.

Rewrite rational expressions.

Understand addition as putting together and adding to, and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from.

Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.

Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.

Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.

Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.

Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables.

Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems.

Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.
problem_activity: Task
Your teacher was just awarded \$1,000 to spend on materials for your classroom.  She asked all 20 of her students in the class to help her decide how to spend the money.  Think about which supplies will benefit the class the most.
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Write down the different items and how many of each you would choose. Find the total for each category.
Supplies
Books and maps
Puzzles and games
Special items
Create a bar graph to represent how you would spend the money.  Scale the vertical axis by \$100.  Write all of the labels.
What was the total cost of all your choices?  Did you have any money left over?  If so, how much?
Compare your choices with a partner. How much more or less did you choose to spend on each category than your partner? How much more or less did you choose to spend in total than your partner?


correct_option_index: 4