Task: Simon's Observations For a science project, Simon observed a pug and a maltese
stashing bones in holes. The maltese hid 4 bones in each of the
holes it dug. The pug hid 6 bones in each of the holes it dug.
They each hid the same number of bones, although the pug
needed 5 fewer holes.
How many bones did the pug hide?
How many holes did the maltese dig?
How many holes did the pug dig?
Goal: Construct and solve an equation to represent this situation. Explain what each portion of
the equation represents.