Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in the form of a story or a real-life situation, requiring you to use math to find the solution.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

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How do you identify the important information in a word problem?

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Look for numbers, keywords, and phrases that indicate what you need to find out, such as 'total', 'difference', 'more than', or 'less than'.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the first step to solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the important information.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does 'sum' mean in a word problem?

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The 'sum' is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'difference' mean in a word problem?

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

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What does 'product' mean in a word problem?

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The 'product' is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What does 'quotient' mean in a word problem?

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The 'quotient' is the result of dividing one number by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How can you check your answer after solving a word problem?

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You can check your answer by plugging it back into the original problem to see if it makes sense.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is a key word that indicates addition in a word problem?

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Key words for addition include 'together', 'in all', 'combined', and 'total'.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is a key word that indicates subtraction in a word problem?

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Key words for subtraction include 'left', 'remaining', 'less', and 'difference'.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1