9. On a spelling test Carlos had to spell 25 words. He earned 4 points for every word he spelled correctly. Which equation can be used to find p, the total number of points Carlos earnedfor spelling w words correctly? A p w −. B p = 4. ) C p w. = 4. D p = +. 4.

I know the answer but what is the best way to make my son understand this problem.

p = 4w

just take the number of words and multiply by the score for each word.

It looks as though none of the choices is correct.

What do you think is the answer?

. On a spelling test Carlos had to spell 25 words. Hemultiplication sign points for every word he spelled correctly. Which equation can be used to find p, the total number of points Carlos earnedfor spelling w words correctly? A p w −. B p = 4. ) C p w. = 4. D p = 4+w

ans is c p=4w.
@ steve I told him the same way but he said there no multiplication sign.

Steve's answer is correct.

p = 4w

To help your son understand this problem, it's best to break it down step by step and relate it to something familiar. Here's a simplified explanation you can use:

1. Start by explaining the task: Carlos had to spell 25 words on a test.
2. Emphasize that for each word he spelled correctly, he earned 4 points.
3. Now we want to find the total number of points Carlos earned for spelling a certain number of words correctly.
4. Ask your son to think about how we can represent the number of words Carlos spelled correctly. Let's say we call it "w" for words.
5. Next, ask your son to think about how we can represent the total number of points Carlos earned. Let's call it "p" for points.
6. To find the equation, we need to express the relationship between the number of words (w) and the total points (p).
7. Ask your son to think about what happens when Carlos spells one word correctly. He earns 4 points, right?
8. Now, ask how we can express that mathematically. The equation should indicate that for every word spelled correctly (w), Carlos earns 4 points (p).
9. Look at the options provided and read them aloud together. Discuss what each option represents in relation to the problem.
10. Option B, "p = 4," means that the total points earned (p) is always 4, regardless of the number of words spelled correctly (w). This doesn't match the problem.
11. Option C, "p/w = 4," means that the total points earned (p) divided by the number of words spelled correctly (w) is equal to 4. This doesn't match the problem either.
12. Option D, "p = w + 4," means that the total points earned (p) is equal to the number of words spelled correctly (w), plus 4. This doesn't match the problem either.
13. Finally, discuss option A, "p - w = 4." This equation represents that the total points earned (p) minus the number of words spelled correctly (w) is equal to 4. This matches the problem because Carlos earns 4 points for every word spelled correctly.

By breaking down the problem, relating it to familiar concepts, and discussing the options together, your son should gain a better understanding of the problem and how to solve it.