Activity

Coke Jacuzzi System of 3

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Can you determine the exact volume of a bottle based on the relative volume of other bottles? A series of four videos shows someone pouring fluid into bottles. Scholars must set up a system of equations to determine how much each bottle holds to solve the fizzy math mystery.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Find local prices and figure the price per ounce of the different sizes, then compare
  • Use other systems of equations puzzles for those that finish early, such as these
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of setting up and solving systems of equations
  • This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
  • Offers both videos demonstrating the equations as well as images to offer visual cues
  • Provides an exact answer for each
Cons
  • None
Common Core