Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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

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How do you find the difference in a word problem?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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How do you estimate a product?

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To estimate a product, round the numbers to the nearest ten or hundred and then multiply the rounded numbers.

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What is the total in a word problem?

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The total is the sum of all quantities involved in the problem.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the number of items by the cost of each item.

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What does 'per week' mean in a word problem?

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'Per week' indicates a quantity or rate that is calculated for each week.

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How do you solve for an unknown in a word problem?

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To solve for an unknown, set up an equation based on the information given and solve for the variable.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width (Area = Length x Width).

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.