The 24 Game Challenge
A worksheet to practice mental math and problem-solving skills using the 24 Game.
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Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / FalseLong Answer
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.3CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.5
Topics
24 Gamemath puzzlemental mathoperationsgrade 8
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The 24 Game Challenge
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The goal of the 24 Game is to use all four given numbers exactly once, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, to arrive at the number 24. You can use parentheses to group operations. Good luck!
1. Using the numbers 4, 6, 8, 1, how can you make 24?
2. Can you make 24 with the numbers 3, 3, 7, 5?
3. (9 + 3) 2 1 = 24
4. 5 5 5 5 = 24
5. Which set of numbers can be used to make 24?
a
2, 3, 4, 9
b
1, 1, 1, 21
c
6, 6, 6, 6
d
7, 8, 9, 10
6. It is possible to make 24 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4.
T
True
F
False
7. Describe a strategy you use when trying to solve 24 Game puzzles. What operations do you usually try first?