To solve an equation for one variable, we will utilize PEMDAS ( parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division, add/subtract) but backwards. So we will first add/subtract any numbers to the other side to get the variable by itself. We will then divide/multiply any numbers to get the variable by itself.
These concepts become more clear when teachers use number disks instead of base ten blocks. Place value is a very important concept for elementary students because base ten is the foundation of our number system.
Answer:
1/8 cm = 0.125 cm = 1.25 mm
6 * (1.25 mm)^2 = 9.375 mm^2
Since it’s a 10 team league and each team plays with the other team twice then 10+10=20, thus there would be 20 games played
