4th grade Word Problems

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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 the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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How do you find the total when adding multiple numbers?

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To find the total, you add all the numbers together. For example, if Mr. Jones walked 472 + 318 + 390 steps, the total is 1180 steps.

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

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'How many more' asks for the difference between two quantities. You subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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If someone bakes twice as many cookies as another, how do you calculate the total?

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You multiply the number of cookies the first person baked by 2, then add that to the original amount. For example, if Veronica baked 12 cookies, her sister baked 12 x 2 = 24 cookies, totaling 36 cookies.

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What is subtraction used for in word problems?

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Subtraction is used to find the difference between two numbers or to determine how much is left after taking away a quantity.

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How do you solve a problem that involves multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication problem, you multiply the two numbers together. For example, if Mr. Johnson has 32 boxes with 86 paper clips each, you calculate 32 x 86.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading a word problem carefully helps you identify the key information and the mathematical operations needed to solve it.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when combining different quantities.

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How do you determine the number of items left after a sale?

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To find the number of items left after a sale, subtract the number of items sold from the original amount.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.