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Problem
  Solving

Use groups of 4.
Materials: Dominoes, rulers, reference books
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Solve the following problem.

Your group is in charge of planning a large domino-toppling exhibition at City Arena. You will want to set up the dominoes in such a way that they take up a large portion of City Arena's regulation-size basketball court. What design will you make with the dominoes? How many dominoes will you need?

Compare your results with those of other groups.

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