Math Word Problems

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What is a math word problem?

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A math word problem is a mathematical question 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 find the average of a set of numbers?

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To find the average, add all the numbers together and then divide by the total count of the numbers.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is divided by another number, indicating how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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If a total of 24 cookies is shared equally among 3 boys, how many cookies does each boy get?

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Each boy gets 8 cookies.

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What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter (P) of a rectangle is calculated using the formula P = 2(length + width).

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How do you calculate the number of items needed to cover a distance?

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To calculate the number of items needed, divide the total distance by the length of one item.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the operation of removing objects from a collection.

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If Ms. R needs 2,000 vbucks and has 950, how do you find out how much more she needs?

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Subtract the amount she has from the total needed: 2,000 - 950 = 1,050 vbucks.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number.

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How do you set up a multiplication problem based on rows and columns?

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To set up a multiplication problem, multiply the number of rows by the number of items in each row.