The Dangerous-ers’ Drop-Line Test
The drop
The Dangerous-ers are Jules's team for risky Manyfold jobs, and he leads them.
Today 3 rope lines must land on the same safe ledge at mark 28.
The hooks are at marks 73, 61, and 54. The ropes are 26, 45, 29, and 33 marks long. Each hook needs one rope. One rope will be left behind.
Rig the drop lines
Draw and write on this page. Use scratch paper as needed.
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Draw one line from each hook card to the rope card that reaches mark 28. Circle the one rope that should be left behind.
Hook marks
73 61 54Rope lengths
26 45 29 33 -
Complete the three subtraction equations in the check strip.
73 − = 28 61 − = 28 54 − = 28 -
Look at the matches for hooks 73 and 61. The second hook is 12 marks lower. Complete the comparison to show why both ropes still land at 28.
Hook: 73 → 61 Rope: → Rope is marks shorter Landing: 28 → 28