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, and decide what math operation to use (like addition or subtraction).

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means to add things up to find the total.

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If you have 5 apples and get 3 more, how many apples do you have?

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8 apples.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' means how many are remaining after some have been taken away.

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If there are 10 birds and 3 fly away, how many are left?

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7 birds.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

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'How many more' asks you to find the difference between two amounts.

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If you have 4 candies and your friend gives you 2 more, how many candies do you have now?

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6 candies.

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What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

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'In all' means to find the total number of items.

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If Mom baked 3 pies and Dad baked 2 cakes, how many things did they bake in all?

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5 things.