Solve problems involving adjacent multiples of nine
I can solve problems involving adjacent multiples of nine.
Solve problems involving adjacent multiples of nine
I can solve problems involving adjacent multiples of nine.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Adjacent multiples of nine have a difference of 9 and alternate between odd and even numbers.
- If you add 9 to a multiple of nine you get the next multiple of nine.
- If you subtract 9 from a multiple of nine you get the previous multiple of nine.
Keywords
Adjacent multiple - An adjacent multiple is a multiple next to another. It could be before or after.
Common misconception
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