Ethan Lie's answer to H-Lee's Primary 5 Maths Fractions Singapore question.

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Ethan Lie
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Algebra method.

Using given information, assign variables to get 4 equations that equal to P, the total number of people.

Use the equations to solve.
H-Lee
H-Lee
4 years ago
Thanks for the answer. I will have to translate it as p5 has no algebra topics yet. Goof enough for me to explain.
Tan Lucy
Tan Lucy
4 years ago
P5 don’t do algebra
Ethan Lie
Ethan Lie
4 years ago
Yes default syllabus p5 dont do algebra, but i believe is good to teach simple algebra to give them an edge.

Glad to help!
H-Lee
H-Lee
4 years ago
No worries. Your advice has been a great help!
J
J
4 years ago
You will learn 'units and parts' in P6, which is basically algebra in disguise.