Chocolate Math Challenge #17! (solving equations)

Did Somebody Say Chocolate?!?!

This Chocolate Math Challenge is designed to teach math concepts to children 8 years through high school and teaches the concept of building an equation!

WHO is the Chocolate Math Challenge for?
Chocolate Math Challenges are designed for elementary children through high school. For children ages 7 and younger, the Chocolate Math Challenge JUNIOR introduces a variety of fundamental math skills and concepts.

WHAT is the Chocolate Math Challenge?
Chocolate Math Challenges reveal the fun in problem solving and critical thinking, incorporate STEM skills, teach math modeling use in common core aligned curricula, build fundamental and advanced math skills in a playful way, and leave your kids eager for another challenge.

WHY the Chocolate Math Challenge?
The Chocolate Math Challenge is simply a means to an end. The reward for working through various mathematical challenges is . . . well, chocolate! Building an association between the positive feelings surrounding getting a piece of chocolate and the hard work and perseverance it takes to solve math problems might just boost your child’s attitude about math!

Who doesn’t want more confidence in approaching and solving math problems? While the short term reward is chocolate, in the long run this confidence in math will be a means to a more important end: Making A's in math, solving engineering problems, confidently approaching problems not only math but in all areas of life.

HOW to participate in the Chocolate Math Challenge:
Just put the weekly problem up at home on Friday and challenge your kids to solve it for chocolate! Post your answer in the comments section on YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn for the chance to win a Chocolate Math Challenge t-shirt. Check back a couple of days later for the video answer, and make sure to have chocolate on hand for all correct answers!