3rd Grade Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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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 necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the total distance traveled?

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To find the total distance traveled, add together all the distances covered during each part of the journey.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is divided into equal parts. It answers the question of how many times one number is contained within another.

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How do you calculate the average score?

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To calculate the average score, add all the scores together and then divide by the number of scores.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the operation of removing objects from a collection. It answers the question of how many are left after some are taken away.

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How do you determine how much more is needed to reach a goal?

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To determine how much more is needed to reach a goal, subtract the current amount from the goal amount.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents repeated addition. It answers the question of how many times a number is added to itself.

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How do you calculate total savings over time?

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To calculate total savings over time, multiply the amount saved each period by the number of periods.

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What is a budget?

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A budget is a plan that outlines how much money will be spent and saved over a certain period.

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How do you solve for an unknown in a word problem?

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To solve for an unknown in a word problem, identify the information given, set up an equation, and solve for the unknown.