Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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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 Jordan read 485 pages last month and 391 pages this month, you calculate 485 + 391 = 876 pages.

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What does it mean to have 'more than' in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates that you need to add a certain amount to a given number. For example, if Crystal has 25 lollipops and Angie has 12 more, you calculate 25 + 12 = 37 lollipops for Angie.

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How do you calculate the change in temperature?

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To calculate the change in temperature, subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature. For example, if it was 80 degrees in the afternoon and 50 degrees in the evening, you calculate 80 - 50 = 30 degrees.

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What is subtraction used for in word problems?

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Subtraction is used to find out how much is left or how much has been taken away. For example, if there are 112 ducks and 78 flew away, you calculate 112 - 78 = 34 ducks remaining.

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How do you determine how much longer one activity took than another?

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To find out how much longer one activity took, subtract the shorter time from the longer time. For example, if Maggie practiced for 100 minutes and Julia for 85 minutes, you calculate 100 - 85 = 15 minutes.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the important information and what is being asked.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means to find the total amount by adding numbers together.

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How can you check your answer after solving a word problem?

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You can check your answer by reviewing the problem, ensuring you used the correct operations, and verifying your calculations.

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What is the importance of understanding key terms in word problems?

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Understanding key terms helps you determine what mathematical operations to use, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.