Directions: Solve the following problems following Polya’s Method and employing the different strategies discussed. Please present the solution neatly and organized.   1. Ruben has only an 11-liter can and a 5-liter can. How can he measure out exactly 7-liters of water?

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Directions: Solve the following problems following Polya’s Method and employing the different strategies discussed.

Please present the solution neatly and organized.

 

1. Ruben has only an 11-liter can and a 5-liter can. How can he measure out exactly 7-liters of water?

 

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