Example 1: Problem sums
Parent thought
My child reads the question, but does not know where to start.
Question
A box has red and blue beads. There are 3 times as many red beads as blue beads. After 24 red beads are removed, the number of red and blue beads becomes the same. How many beads were there at first?
Ruiya's first guided step
This is a guided start, not a one-shot answer key. Ruiya continues after your child answers the blank or asks for help.
