CPM Homework Help : MC1 Problem 3-53

Copy and complete each of the Diamond Problems below.
The pattern used in the Diamond Problems is shown at right.

Diamond Problem. Left number, Right number, Top product, Bottom sum

Hint (a):

Find the correct number for the left side of the diamond first. You'll know you are correct when the product equals $-10$ .

Diamond Problem. Left 2, Right negative 5, Top negative 10, Bottom b

More Help (a):

Don't forget to find the sum!

Hint (b):

Using your addition and multiplication skills, try finding the sum and product of the numbers above.

Answer (b):

See the diamond for the correct answers.

Diamond Problem. Left 3.4, Right 10, Top 34, Bottom 13.4

Hint (c):

Using division, first try to find the value of c, the number in the right of the diamond.

Diamond Problem. Left 3, Right c, Top 15, Bottom blank

Hint (d):

Follow the pattern to find the value of d. Once you have d, add it to $-3$ to find e.

Diamond Problem. Left 3, Right d, Top 15, Bottom e

Answer (d):

The value of d is $−5$ and the sum (e) is $−8$ .