Task

1.  Irvin can practice a song 6 times in an hour. If he wants to practice the song 30 times before the recital, how many hours does he need to practice? Use repeated addition or equal groups to solve the word problem. Use a multiplication equation to represent your work. Explain how your strategy helped you answer the question 

2.  Maribel has 45 dollars to spend in the cafeteria this week at school. She purchases $9 worth of cookies on Monday. If she plans to spend the same amount each day, how many days does she have left to spend her $45? Use repeated subtraction and equal groups to solve the word problem. Use a division equation to represent your work. Explain how your strategy helped you answer the question.