Cherry Blossoms
One of the most beautiful signs of spring is the blooming of cherry blossoms. In many parts of the country, Cherry Blossom Festivals are held to celebrate and appreciate the beauty of these trees.
Suzi counted 15 cherry blossoms on her cherry blossom branch. She had 8 more blossoms than her friend Matthew. How many cherry blossoms were on Matthew's branch? Write a matching equation with a variable, and explain your solution.
Almost 100 years ago, in 1912, Japan presented the United States with a gift of 3,020 cherry blossom trees. In a special ceremony, the wife of the Japanese ambassador planted two Yoshino cherry trees that are still standing today.
Answer the following questions about 3,020:
Write in expanded notation
Round to the nearest thousand
How many tens are in the ENTIRE number of 3,020?
Write 3,020 as a power of 10
Cherry Blossom trees can grow up to 24 inches per year. If a cherry blossom tree is 16 feet tall, and has been steadily growing at this rate, approximately how old is the tree?
STRATEGY: Can you show your solution using a double number line?