Word Problem Vocabulary

Front

What does 'Add' mean in word problems?

Back

To combine two or more quantities to find the total.

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What does 'Subtract' mean in word problems?

Back

To take away one quantity from another to find the difference.

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What does 'Multiply' mean in word problems?

Back

To find the total of one quantity taken multiple times.

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What does 'Divide' mean in word problems?

Back

To split a quantity into equal parts or groups.

Front

If there are 9 rulers and 6 more are added, how many rulers are there in total?

Back

15 rulers (9 + 6 = 15).

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Sandy has 6 red balloons and Joan has 7. How many red balloons do they have together?

Back

13 red balloons (6 + 7 = 13).

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There were 6 roses in the vase. After cutting some, there are 13. How many did Sally cut?

Back

7 roses (13 - 6 = 7).

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A restaurant served 3 hamburgers for lunch and 9 for dinner. How many were served in total?

Back

12 hamburgers (3 + 9 = 12).

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Alan has 112 peanuts in 28 boxes. How many peanuts are in each box?

Back

4 peanuts (112 ÷ 28 = 4).

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A mathematical question presented in a narrative form that requires interpretation to solve.