Word Problems

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or story, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and perform calculations to find a solution.

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How do you identify the key information in a word problem?

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To identify key information, read the problem carefully, underline or highlight numbers, keywords, and phrases that indicate operations (like 'total', 'more than', 'left', etc.).

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What operation would you use to solve the problem: 'Mom baked three pies and Dad baked two cakes. How many things did they bake in all?'

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You would use addition to solve this problem.

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In the problem '3 cats were sitting in the sun. 2 more cats joined them. How many cats are sitting in the sun now?', what is the total number of cats?

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The total number of cats is 5.

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What is the first step to take when solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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How do you determine the difference in quantities in a word problem?

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To determine the difference, you subtract the smaller quantity from the larger quantity.

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In the problem 'There were 10 cows in the barn. 3 of the cows ran off. How many cows are still in the barn?', what operation is used to find the answer?

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Subtraction is used to find the answer.

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What does the term 'total' usually indicate in a word problem?

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The term 'total' usually indicates that you need to add quantities together.

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How can you check your answer after solving a word problem?

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You can check your answer by reviewing the problem to ensure that your calculations are correct and that your answer makes sense in the context of the problem.

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What is the solution to the problem: 'You have 7 balloons and your friend has 5 balloons. How many more balloons do you have than your friend?'

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You have 2 more balloons than your friend.