Mixed Operation Word Problems

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What is a mixed operation word problem?

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A mixed operation word problem is a math problem that requires the use of more than one mathematical operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, determine what operations to use, and then perform the calculations.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to find their total.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that finds the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that finds the total of one number added to itself a certain number of times.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that splits a number into equal parts or groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If Kathy has 40 treats and gives 6 dogs the same amount, how do you find out how many treats each dog gets?

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You divide the total number of treats (40) by the number of dogs (6). Each dog gets 6 treats, and there are 4 treats left.

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How do you find the total after some is taken away?

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To find the total after some is taken away, subtract the amount taken away from the original total.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the total number of items if you have 240 cookies and 360 brownies?

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You add the number of cookies (240) to the number of brownies (360) to get a total of 600 items.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Frank had $20 and spent $12.34, how do you find out how much he has left?

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You subtract the amount spent ($12.34) from the original amount ($20) to find out how much he has left.

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