I'll solve this matching problem by finding which top card pairs with which bottom card to show "doubles plus 1".
Let me first understand what "doubles plus 1" means. This is a math concept where you take a number, double it (multiply by 2), and then add 1.
So for each top card, I need to find the bottom card that equals (top card × 2) + 1.
Let me check each top card:
Top card 1: (1 × 2) + 1 = 3
Top card 4: (4 × 2) + 1 = 9 (not in bottom row)
Top card 3: (3 × 2) + 1 = 7 (not in bottom row)
Top card 2: (2 × 2) + 1 = 5
Looking at the bottom cards: 5, 2, 3, 4
I can see that:
- Top card 1 matches with bottom card 3 (since 1×2+1=3)
- Top card 2 matches with bottom card 5 (since 2×2+1=5)
The other top cards (4 and 3) don't have matching bottom cards since their doubles plus 1 would be 9 and 7 respectively, which aren't in the bottom row.
Therefore, the correct matches are:
- Top card 1 → Bottom card 3
- Top card 2 → Bottom card 5
The top cards 4 and 3 don't have valid matches in the bottom row based on the "doubles plus 1" rule.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nys common core mathematics curriculum worksheet.