Mixed Operation Word Problems

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What is a mixed operation word problem?

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A mixed operation word problem is a math problem that requires the use of more than one mathematical operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to find the solution.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you find the total when adding two numbers?

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To find the total, you add the two numbers together. For example, if Jack found 121 jellybeans and Jill found 119 jellybeans, the total is 121 + 119 = 240.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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What is the formula to calculate the total number of tickets sold if a theater is full every day for a certain number of days?

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The formula is: Total Tickets Sold = Number of Seats x Number of Days. For example, if a theater has 460 seats and is full for 21 days, then Total Tickets Sold = 460 x 21 = 9,660.

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How do you determine how much longer one person practiced than another?

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To determine how much longer one person practiced, subtract the shorter practice time from the longer practice time. For example, if Maggie practiced for 100 minutes and Julia for 85 minutes, then 100 - 85 = 15 minutes.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the total number of hours worked if someone works a certain number of hours each day for several days?

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To find the total hours worked, multiply the number of hours worked each day by the number of days worked. For example, if Tom worked 4 hours for 8 days, then Total Hours = 4 x 8 = 32 hours.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you find out how many boxes are needed to hold a certain number of items?

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To find out how many boxes are needed, divide the total number of items by the number of items each box can hold. For example, if Boston made 24 cupcakes and each box holds 6 cupcakes, then 24 ÷ 6 = 4 boxes.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to get a total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that finds the difference between two numbers. For example, 5 - 2 = 3.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that finds the total of one number added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that splits a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2