Grade
4

Which One Doesn’t Belong? Missing Numbers

Look at this set of four pictures. Decide which one doesn’t belong with the other three. Use math words to describe your thinking. There are many ways to think about each one!

A. splat 8 splat + 78 = 465. B. 5 8 splat minus 118 = 4 splat 5. C. splat 3 2 + 233 = 4 6 splat. D. 2 6 splat + 138 = 4 splat 5.

Hint: What numbers could be hidden under the splats?

Challenge

Find reasons why each of the equations might not belong with the other three.

Share

Explain your thinking to someone else. Do they have different reasons why one doesn't belong?