7.2 Word Problems

Front

What is the operation used to find the difference between two numbers?

Back

Subtract (-)

Front

If snow fell in the morning and afternoon, how do you find the total inches of snow?

Back

Add the two amounts together.

Front

What is the temperature on Monday if it is 12 degrees less than -15°C?

Back

-27°C

Front

What do you call the answer to a multiplication problem?

Back

Product

Front

How do you calculate the distance between two points when one is below and the other is above a reference point?

Back

Add their absolute values.

Front

What is the sum of 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch?

Back

7/8 inch

Front

What is the term for the result of a division problem?

Back

Quotient

Front

If a diver is 40 feet below the surface and a fisherman is 12 feet above, how far apart are they?

Back

52 feet

Front

What is the operation used to combine two quantities to find a total?

Back

Add (+)