Mathematics 1A: Solving Real-World Math Problems

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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If you have 12 apples and you buy 5 more, how many apples do you have now?

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17 apples.

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What is a total?

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The total is the sum of all parts or numbers combined.

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If you see 12 pigeons and 7 doves, how many birds do you see in total?

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19 birds.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in the form of a story or a real-life situation.

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Lucy bought 12 packs of cookies and 25 packs of noodles. How many packs did she buy in all?

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37 packs.

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What does 'broken' mean in a math problem?

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'Broken' means that the item is not usable or cannot be counted.

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Emma has 9 strings of silver tinsel and 6 strings of gold tinsel. If 2 strings of silver tinsel are broken, how many good strings are there?

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13 good strings.

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What is a gift?

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A gift is something given to someone without expecting anything in return.