This task allows learners to solve a task involving division. This is remixable. 

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Use a picture to model your array and write an equation for each task. Write a sentence explaining how you solved the problem. 

 Ray wants to make a run for his hamster. He can get tubes in 6 inch lengths or 4 inch lengths to build a hamster run.

 Which size should he buy if he wants the hamster run to be 54 inches? How many pieces would he need to buy? Use the counters to make an array that shows your answer.

 Which size should he buy if he wants the hamster run to be 32 inches? How many pieces would he need to buy? Use the counters to make an array that shows your answer.

 If he wanted to use 6 inch tubes to make a hamster run bigger than 32 inches and smaller than 54 inches, what sizes could it be? Make an array to show this hamster run.