One Step Word Problems

Front

What is a whole number in a subtraction equation?

Back

The whole number is the initial quantity before any subtraction occurs.

Front

In the problem 'Juan picks 13 flowers and gives 7 away, how many does he have left?', what operation do we use to find the answer?

Back

We use subtraction to find the number of flowers left.

Front

If Todd has 16 pieces of candy and gives away 12, how do we calculate the remaining pieces?

Back

We subtract 12 from 16: 16 - 12 = 4.

Front

What is the equation used to find out how many children are left on the bus if there were 18 children and 4 got off?

Back

The equation is 18 - 4 = 14.

Front

In the equation '12 - 4 = 8', what does the number 12 represent?

Back

The number 12 represents the whole or the initial quantity before subtraction.

Front

How do you find the total points scored by Mel and Jessie if Mel scores 7 points and Jessie scores 8 points?

Back

You add their scores together: 7 + 8 = 15.

Front

What is the first step in solving a one-step word problem?

Back

Identify the key quantities and the operation needed to solve the problem.

Front

What does the term 'left' indicate in a word problem?

Back

It typically indicates a subtraction operation, referring to what remains after giving away or taking away.

Front

How can you represent the phrase 'how many are left' mathematically?

Back

It can be represented as a subtraction equation.

Front

What is the importance of understanding the concept of 'whole' in word problems?

Back

Understanding the 'whole' helps identify the starting quantity before any operations are applied.