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This document discusses multiple problem-solving methods for a math problem involving finding 5 consecutive numbers whose sum is 105. It begins by outlining 4 mechanical methods: 1) pure guess-and-check, 2) organized search (listing all possibilities), 3) creeping up the guesses, and 4) bracketing the target number between guesses. It then describes 7 more efficient methods, including building up the numbers from a known partial sum. The document emphasizes that exposing students to varied solutions helps t

Author

Roopesh Bezawada

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