there are many types of problem-solving strategies in mathematics. compare and contrast is a...
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Reflection – 14 August 2015There are many types of problem-solving strategies in mathematics. Compare and contrast is a strategy that when you compare, you notice how things are alike. When you contrast, you notice how they are different. The table below show two monthly cell phone plans. Compare and contrast the monthly plans. Which plan would you choose and why?
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Plan A Plan B
$34.99 $34.99
200 anytime minutes 300 anytime minutes
200 text messages 100 text messages
Free weekend minutes Free weekend minutes
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