The Hen House
Cluck cluck! The hens have laid their eggs!
John the farmer likes to collect his eggs in a specific way. To do so, he needs to know how many eggs his hens must lay. Can you help him figure it out?
You'll have to think long and hard and try different solutions. Careful! Remember John is looking for the minimum number of eggs!
Explanations and Resources
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- Appendix 1
- GeoGebra
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