Patterns and Algebra

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Max has $12 more than Jamie and $15 more than Greta. Altogether, all three of them have $87. How much money does Max have?

What is the question asking? What equipment could help you with this task? How will you show your working out and answer? Can you make up a similar problem for a friend to work out? How can you check if you are right?
PAS3.1a * Records, analyses and describes geometric and number patterns that involve one operation using tables and words PAS3.1b * Constructs, verifies and completes number sentences involving the four operations with a variety of numbers MA3-8NA Analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane MA3-2WM Selects and applies appropriate problem solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations

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