math word problems

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.

Identify the total amount, determine what is being taken away, and subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Subtract $39 from $84: 84 - 39 = $45.

Add the quantities of all items together.

Identify the quantities being combined and add them together.

Subtract the broken pencils from the total: 934 - 239 = 695.

Multiply the weekly salary by the number of weeks in a month: 700 x 4 = $2800.

Subtract the number of available items from the total needed.

Subtract the number of meals from the number of guests: 458 - 324 = 134.

Reading carefully helps to identify key information and understand what calculations are needed to solve the problem.