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 the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills to find the answer.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more meals are needed if there are more guests than meals?

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Subtract the number of meals from the number of guests.

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If each member of a team has to pay a certain amount, which operation do you use to find the total cost for the team?

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Multiply the number of members by the cost per member.

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What is the difference between two numbers?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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How do you find the total number of items when you have several groups of the same size?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What operation would you use to find the total amount spent if you have multiple expenses?

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Add all the expenses together.

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What does it mean to 'subtract' in a word problem?

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To subtract means to take one number away from another, often used to find out how much more or less there is.

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When would you use multiplication in a word problem?

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Use multiplication when you need to find the total of equal groups or repeated addition.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What is an example of a word problem that requires addition?

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If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?