MATH Word Problems

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question 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 calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the number of items by the cost of each item. For example, if one puppy costs $65 and there are 74 puppies, the total cost is 74 x 65 = $4,810.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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

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To find the total number of items in groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 75 bouquets with 92 daisies each, the total is 75 x 92 = 6,900.

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What does 'difference' mean in math?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another. For example, the difference between 100,000 and 45,060 is 100,000 - 45,060 = 54,940.

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How do you calculate the number of pages in a book?

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To calculate the total number of pages in a book, multiply the number of chapters by the number of pages per chapter. For example, 15 chapters with 24 pages each equals 15 x 24 = 360 pages.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that splits a number into equal parts. For example, if you have 305 hamburger buns and each package contains 6 buns, you divide 305 by 6 to find out how many packages you need.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost of items?

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The formula is: Total Cost = Number of Items x Cost per Item.

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What is a package in math problems?

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A package refers to a set of items grouped together, often used in word problems to simplify counting. For example, hamburger buns sold in packages of 6.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the important information. 3. Decide what operation(s) to use (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). 4. Solve the problem. 5. Check your answer.