Lesson 8

Spreading Out

Est. Class Sessions: 4–5

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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TIMS Task

  1. 126 pesos; See graph.
  2. $4.50; See graph.

X. Currency

The currency in Mexico is called a peso. In 2009, one U.S. dollar ($1) was worth about 14 pesos. Make a graph to show the number of dollars and their value in Mexican pesos. Graph Number of Dollars on the horizontal axis and Value in Mexican Pesos on the vertical axis.

  1. How much is $9 worth in Mexican pesos? Show your work.
  2. If you trade 63 pesos for U.S. money how many dollars will you receive? Show your work.