Word Problems

Front

Which operation would solve this problem? How much larger is Aiden's pizza than Mike's?

Back

Subtraction (Aiden's pizza size - Mike's pizza size)

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Which operation would solve this problem? Will counted 2 steps to the door AND 3 steps to the kitchen. How many steps did Will count?

Back

Addition (2 steps + 3 steps = total steps)

Front

Which operation would solve this problem? What was the total amount that Casey paid for all three pieces of furniture?

Back

Addition (Cost of piece 1 + Cost of piece 2 + Cost of piece 3)

Front

"HOW MANY MORE.. THAN" tells me that I need to _____

Back

Subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Front

Find the number sentence: Cat had 575 shirts on Monday. She gave away 125 shirts. On Wednesday, she received another 100 shirts. How many shirts does Cat have?

Back

575 - 125 + 100 = __

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A math problem presented in a narrative form that requires interpretation to solve.

Front

What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

Back

The sum or overall amount after adding or combining quantities.

Front

What operation do I use to find the difference between two numbers?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

If I see 'in all' in a word problem, what does it usually mean?

Back

It usually indicates that I need to add numbers together.

Front

What does 'more than' indicate in a word problem?

Back

It indicates that I need to add to a number.