Question

problem 1: diagram a
here is a tape diagram
select the story represented by the tape diagram
a family buys 6 tickets to a show. they also pay a $3 parking fee. they spend $27 total.
diego has 27 ounces of juice. he pours equal amounts for each of his 3 friends and has 6 ounces left for himself.
select the equation represented by the tape diagram
3x + 6 = 27
6x + 3 = 27

Explanation:

Step1: Match diagram to story

The tape diagram has 3 equal parts ($x$) and one fixed part (6), summing to 27. Diego's story: 3 equal portions for friends, 6 left for himself, total 27 ounces. This matches the diagram.

Step2: Match diagram to equation

The total is the sum of 3 $x$-terms and 6, equal to 27. The corresponding equation is $3x + 6 = 27$.

Answer:

Selected Story:

Diego has 27 ounces of juice. He pours equal amounts for each of his 3 friends and has 6 ounces left for himself.

Selected Equation:

$3x + 6 = 27$