Draw a bar model/ tape diagram to represent the situation. Include clear labels. Write an equation to represent the situation.   The aquarium had a large tank of small fish to feed the seals. On Thursday, the seals ate 138 of the fish. On Friday, the seals ate 456 of the fish. Then, 221 fish were left in the tank. How many fish were in the tank at first?

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  1. Draw a bar model/ tape diagram to represent the situation. Include clear labels.
  2. Write an equation to represent the situation.

 

The aquarium had a large tank of small fish to feed the seals. On Thursday, the seals ate 138 of the fish. On Friday, the seals ate 456 of the fish. Then, 221 fish were left in the tank. How many fish were in the tank at first?

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