Mixed Operation Word Problems

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What is a mixed operation word problem?

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A mixed operation word problem is a math problem that requires the use of more than one mathematical operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Sara has 8 apples and gives away 3, how do you find out how many apples she has left?

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You subtract the number of apples given away from the total: 8 - 3 = 5 apples left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a problem where you need to find out how many items are left after losing some?

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You subtract the number of lost items from the total number of items.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What operation would you use to find out how many students are in each group if you have a total and a number of groups?

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You would use division to find out how many students are in each group.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If a box contains 4 bags with 6 candies each, how do you find the total number of candies?

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You multiply the number of bags by the number of candies in each bag: 4 x 6 = 24 candies.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the formula to share items equally among friends?

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You divide the total number of items by the number of friends.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If John has 15 marbles and loses 7, what is the equation to find out how many he has left?

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The equation is: 15 - 7 = 8 marbles left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does it mean to divide a total into equal parts?

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It means to split the total into a specific number of groups so that each group has the same amount.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How can you check if your answer to a subtraction problem is correct?

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You can add the number you subtracted back to the answer to see if it equals the original number.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the first step in solving a mixed operation word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the operations needed.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1