Jeri:

Okay, make the "V" with the 5 coins. Now, pick up either coin at the top of the "V" and place it on top of the "point" coin. Now, you have 3 coins in one row and 4 in another. (The point coin is the coin that originally was shared by the 2 lines that form the "V").

See, language can get in the way of thought.

Do you get it, Jeri? If not, let me know. It's a fun trick for getting kids to think out of the box...

Bobert