Solving Word Problems Using All Operations

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What is division?

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Division is the operation of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 45 divided by 9 equals 5.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of taking one number away from another. For example, 928 minus 632 equals 296.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the operation of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 touchdowns worth 7 points each equals 21 points.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total. For example, 6 crowns with 8 jewels each equals 48 jewels.

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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 numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What does 'equally' mean in a word problem?

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'Equally' means to divide something into the same amount for each part. For example, putting 45 toys equally into 9 baskets means each basket gets the same number of toys.

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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.

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups?

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To find the total number of items, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What is the formula for finding the number of items in each group?

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The formula is: Total items ÷ Number of groups = Items in each group.

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What is the importance of reading carefully in word problems?

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Reading carefully helps you understand what the problem is asking and ensures you use the correct operations.