Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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How do you find the total when adding two groups?

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To find the total, you add the number of items in both groups together.

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What operation do you use to find out how much more one number is than another?

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You use subtraction to find out how much more one number is than another.

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If you have a total and want to find out how many are left after some are taken away, what operation do you use?

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You use subtraction to find out how many are left.

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What does it mean to sell items in a store?

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Selling items means that the store exchanges goods for money, reducing the number of items in stock.

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How do you determine how many are not in a specific group?

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To determine how many are not in a specific group, subtract the number in that group from the total.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the important information.

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What does 'how many more' indicate in a word problem?

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'How many more' indicates that you need to subtract one quantity from another.

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If a problem states 'in all', what operation should you use?

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If a problem states 'in all', you should use addition to find the total.

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What is the purpose of options in a word problem?

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Options provide possible answers to help guide the problem-solving process.