1. Lesson 1-3 Example 7 1-3 Solve. CRAFTS Brian cut several wood planks into fourths to make some bookshelves. He used a total of 35 pieces of wood for the shelves. Write an improper fraction and a mixed number for the total amount of pieces of wood he used.

2. Lesson 1-3 Example 7 1-3 UnderstandRead the problem. Write what you know. The wood planks are cut into fourths. Brian used a total of 35 pieces.

3. Lesson 1-3 Example 7 1-3 PlanPick a strategy. One strategy to use is to work backward. Start by writing the improper fraction. Use the improper fraction to write the mixed number.

4. Lesson 1-3 Example 7 1-3 SolveWrite the improper fraction representing the amount of pieces he used.

5. Lesson 1-3 Example 7 1-3 Divide the numerator by the denominator to write the mixed number. 8

6. Lesson 1-3 Example 7 1-3 CheckYou can draw the planks of wood to verify your answer.