Challenge

of the

Week

Extra Credit Opportunity!!!! 

* Please note that this challenge will count

for the 3rd quarter!

 

Porcupines, skunks, and opossums live in Wooly Woods. There are 5 fewer opossums than skunks, and half as many skunks as porcupines . When danger is near, the opossums lie down and play dead. The 16 porcupines raise their quills to frighten away their enemies.

How many opossums live in Wooly Woods?

Remember: When you email me your answer, include your NAME (first and last) and the math class you are in! And... remember that answers to a word problem must have a label!

 

Email your answer to me!

Due by Friday @ 2:00

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