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 the problem 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 give away 2, how many apples do you have left?

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4 apples.

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If you have 3 balloons and your friend gives you 2 more, how many balloons do you have now?

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5 balloons.

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What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

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'In all' means to find the total amount after adding or combining things together.

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If there are 4 birds on a tree and 3 more come, how many birds are there in total?

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7 birds.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking away a number from another number.

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What is addition?

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Addition is putting together two or more numbers to find a total.

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If you have 10 candies and you eat 3, how many candies do you have left?

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7 candies.

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If you see 5 cars and 4 more cars arrive, how many cars do you see now?

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9 cars.