Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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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 important information, decide what math operation to use (like addition or subtraction), and then solve it.

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If you have 6 apples and you eat 2, how many apples do you have left?

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4 apples.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means to add things up to find the total.

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If you have 3 red balloons and 2 blue balloons, how many balloons do you have in total?

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5 balloons.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' refers to what remains after something is taken away.

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

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6 candies.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the math operation of combining two or more numbers to find the total.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the math operation of taking one number away from another.

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If you have 5 toy cars and you buy 3 more, how many toy cars do you have now?

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8 toy cars.