Matching Word Problems to Equations

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and translation into a mathematical equation.

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What does it mean to match a word problem to an equation?

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It means to identify the correct mathematical equation that represents the situation described in the word problem.

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What is the equation for finding an unknown amount after spending?

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The equation is: total amount - amount spent = remaining amount.

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If Pat had $73 left after spending $24, what equation represents her total allowance?

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k - $24 = $73.

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How do you find the total number of items when they are evenly distributed?

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You multiply the number of items in each group by the number of groups.

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What equation represents the total number of baseball cards Josh has if he puts them into 3 binders?

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c x 3 = 246.

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What is the formula to calculate the remaining amount after multiple purchases?

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Remaining amount = initial amount - (number of items x cost per item).

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If Jackie bought 5 t-shirts for $17 each, how do you calculate her remaining birthday money?

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a = $100 - (5 x $17).

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What is the total revenue formula for selling multiple items?

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Total revenue = (number of item 1 x price of item 1) + (number of item 2 x price of item 2).

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How do you solve for k in the equation k - $24 = $73?

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Add $24 to both sides: k = $73 + $24, so k = $97.