Short Answer

Simplify 2 pounds 22 ounces2\text{ pounds }22\text{ ounces}.

Question: Simplify 2 pounds 22 ounces2\text{ pounds }22\text{ ounces}.

Sample answer: 3 pounds 6 ounces3\text{ pounds }6\text{ ounces}

Key points:

  • 1616 ounces equal 11 pound.
  • Carry 11 pound and keep 66 ounces.
  • Add the carried pound to 22 pounds.

Rubric: Full credit for 3 pounds 6 ounces3\text{ pounds }6\text{ ounces}. Partial credit for correctly converting 2222 ounces to 11 pound 66 ounces.

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