For the following problem, do not use algebra. Make a guess that satisfies one or more conditions of the problem, and then evaluate your guess. You must show work to support your solution, for example, use a table to document your guesses. Rick, Sam, and Li work at a coffee shop for a total of 76 hours.  If Sam worked 4 more hours than Rick and 5 fewer hours than Li, how many hours did Li work? Use your own words to describe the big-picture ideas from the given scenario. Use your own words to list out each important detail from the given scenario. Solve by Guess and Check.  Clearly describe each guess/check that led you to the correct answer.  Write you final answer in a complete sentence.

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For the following problem, do not use algebra. Make a guess that satisfies one or more conditions of the problem, and then evaluate your guess. You must show work to support your solution, for example, use a table to document your guesses.

Rick, Sam, and Li work at a coffee shop for a total of 76 hours.  If Sam worked 4 more hours than Rick and 5 fewer hours than Li, how many hours did Li work?

  1. Use your own words to describe the big-picture ideas from the given scenario.

  2. Use your own words to list out each important detail from the given scenario.

  3. Solve by Guess and Check.  Clearly describe each guess/check that led you to the correct answer. 
    Write you final answer in a complete sentence. 
  4.  
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