Key Words in Word Problems

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What does the term 'difference' mean in mathematical operations?

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It refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What operation does the word 'of' indicate in a mathematical context?

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It indicates multiplication.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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How do you determine the amount used per item when a total is divided equally among several items?

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You perform division by taking the total amount and dividing it by the number of items.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does the phrase 'are left' imply in a word problem?

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It implies that you need to subtract to find the remaining quantity.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you find the number of items in each group when distributing equally?

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You use division to determine how many items go into each group.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the mathematical operation for finding a part of a whole?

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Multiplication is used to find a part of a whole.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What is the significance of the word 'each' in a word problem?

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It indicates that you should divide the total by the number of groups or items.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What does the term 'total' refer to in a mathematical context?

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It refers to the sum of all quantities involved.

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

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How do you solve a problem that asks for 'how many more' of something?

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You subtract the smaller quantity from the larger quantity.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'equally' suggest in a division problem?

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It suggests that the total is to be divided into equal parts.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2