3rd Grade Word Problems @WCE

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, if you have 12 cookies and want to share them with 4 friends, each friend gets 3 cookies.

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How do you find the total number of items in packs?

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To find the total number of items in packs, multiply the number of items in one pack by the number of packs. For example, if one pack has 8 pencils and you have 3 packs, the total is 8 x 3 = 24 pencils.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into the same amount for each person. For example, if 6 people share 24 candies, each person gets 4 candies.

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How do you calculate the number of items each person gets?

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To calculate the number of items each person gets, divide the total number of items by the number of people. For example, 24 candies shared by 6 people means each person gets 24 ÷ 6 = 4 candies.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number several times. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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How do you find the total amount consumed?

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To find the total amount consumed over several days, multiply the daily amount by the number of days. For example, if you drink 8 ounces of water each day for 7 days, you drink 8 x 7 = 56 ounces.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking one number away from another. For example, if you have 10 apples and eat 3, you have 10 - 3 = 7 apples left.

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How do you find the remaining amount after consumption?

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To find the remaining amount after consumption, subtract the amount consumed from the total amount. For example, if you start with 32 ounces of water and drink 28 ounces, you have 32 - 28 = 4 ounces left.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to use math to find the answer. For example, 'If you have 5 apples and buy 3 more, how many apples do you have now?'

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations step by step.