One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a mathematical problem that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, based on the information provided in a narrative format.

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How do you determine the height of a person when given the height of another person and a difference?

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To find the height of a person who is shorter or taller than another, you can either add or subtract the given difference from the height of the other person.

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If a class has a certain number of students and you want to divide them into groups, what operation do you use?

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You use division to determine how many students will be in each group by dividing the total number of students by the number of groups.

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What is the formula to find the total when combining two quantities?

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The total can be found by adding the two quantities together.

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How do you calculate the total number of items when given the number of items in each group and the number of groups?

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Multiply the number of items in each group by the number of groups to find the total number of items.

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What is the relationship between packages and items when items are sold in packages?

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To find the number of packages needed, divide the total number of items by the number of items per package.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more items one person has than another?

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You would use subtraction to find the difference between the two quantities.

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How can you express a total number of items collected by two people?

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You can express the total number of items collected by adding the number of items each person collected.

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What is the importance of understanding units in word problems?

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Understanding units is crucial in word problems to ensure that calculations are performed correctly and that the final answer is in the appropriate unit.

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How do you approach solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the relevant information, determine what is being asked, and decide which mathematical operations to use.