Word Problem Operations

Front

What does the word 'separate' mean in math problems?

Back

It usually indicates that you should divide.

Front

What operation do you use to find the total of two or more amounts?

Back

Addition.

Front

If you have two groups of items and want to find out how many there are in total, which operation do you use?

Back

Addition.

Front

What operation do you use to find the average speed if you know the distance and time?

Back

Division.

Front

If you want to find out how much each item costs when you know the total cost and the number of items, which operation do you use?

Back

Division.

Front

What operation should you use when you see the word 'total' in a word problem?

Back

Addition.

Front

If a problem asks how many times one number fits into another, which operation do you use?

Back

Division.

Front

What operation is used to combine two or more quantities into one?

Back

Addition.

Front

If you need to find the difference between two numbers, which operation do you use?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What operation would you use to find out how many groups of a certain size can be made from a total?

Back

Division.