Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll look at the line plots and find the difference between the smallest and largest values for each question.
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Problem 1:
The line plot shows distances students live from school (in miles).
We need to find the difference between the student who lives closest and the one who lives furthest.
- Closest = 5 miles (first X on the left)
- Furthest = 7 miles (last X on the right)
Difference = 7 - 5 =
2 miles
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Problem 2:
Line plot shows phone heights in inches.
Find difference between shortest and longest phone.
- Shortest = 4 inches
- Longest = 5 inches
Difference = 5 - 4 =
1 inch
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Problem 3:
Line plot shows water drunk in gallons per week.
Find difference between lowest and highest amount.
- Lowest = 0 gallons
- Highest = 2 gallons
Difference = 2 - 0 =
2 gallons
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Problem 4:
Line plot shows frog species sizes in inches.
Find difference between shortest and longest species.
- Shortest = 1 inch
- Longest = 4 inches
Difference = 4 - 1 =
3 inches
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Problem 5:
Line plot shows girls’ hair length in feet.
Find difference between shortest and longest hair.
- Shortest = 1 foot
- Longest = 3 feet
Difference = 3 - 1 =
2 feet
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Problem 6:
Line plot shows distance Carol walked each day in miles.
Find difference between fewest miles and most miles she walked in a day.
- Fewest = 1 mile
- Most = 3 miles
Difference = 3 - 1 =
2 miles
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Final Answer:
1. 2
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3
5. 2
6. 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of line plots with fractions 5th grade worksheet.
