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 words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, decide what math operation to use (like addition or subtraction), and then solve it.

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What does addition mean?

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Addition is the math operation of combining two or more numbers to find a total.

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What does subtraction mean?

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Subtraction is the math operation of taking one number away from another to find the difference.

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If you have 3 apples and you get 2 more, how many apples do you have?

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5 apples.

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If you have 5 balloons and you lose 3, how many balloons do you have left?

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2 balloons.

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What is the total of 4 and 3?

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7.

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If there are 6 birds in a tree and 2 fly away, how many are left?

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4 birds.

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What is the sum of 2 and 5?

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7.

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many do you have now?

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6 candies.