Bridging the gap between numbers 78 and 100 requires creativity and a bit of mathematical thinking. Here are 20 ways to bridge this gap, ranging from simple addition to more complex strategies:
Simple Addition
- Add 22: 78 + 22 = 100
- Add 20 and 2: 78 + 20 + 2 = 100
- Add 15 and 7: 78 + 15 + 7 = 100
Multiplication and Addition
- Multiply by 1.28: 78 × 1.28 = 100
- Multiply by 2 and subtract 56: 78 × 2 - 56 = 100
- Multiply by 5 and subtract 390: 78 × 5 - 390 = 100
Subtraction and Addition
- Subtract 78 from 178: 178 - 78 = 100
- Subtract 22 from 122: 122 - 22 = 100
- Subtract 45 from 145: 145 - 45 = 100
Using Fractions
- Add 22/2: 78 + 22/2 = 100
- Add 15/3 and 7/3: 78 + 15/3 + 7/3 = 100
Algebraic Expressions
- 2x + 78 = 100: Solve for x to get x = 11
- x - 22 = 78: Solve for x to get x = 100
- 3x - 78 = 100: Solve for x to get x = 59
Using Shapes and Geometry
- Combine two rectangles: 78 + 22 = 100 (using area of rectangles)
- Use a number line: Visualize the gap between 78 and 100 on a number line
Word Problems
- Tom has 78 pencils and his friend gives him 22 more: Tom now has 100 pencils
- A bookshelf has 78 books, and 22 more books are added: The bookshelf now has 100 books
Mental Math Tricks
- Use the "nines trick": 78 + 22 = 100 (using mental math trick)
- Use the "doubling and doubling" trick: 78 × 2 = 156, then subtract 56 to get 100