Key Words in Word Problems

Front

What operation is used to find the total number of items when you have groups of the same size?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What does the term 'total' indicate in a word problem?

Back

Add (+) the numbers together.

Front

What does the term 'difference' mean in mathematical terms?

Back

Subtract (-) one number from another.

Front

What is the result of adding two numbers called?

Back

Sum

Front

What operation should you use when asked 'How many are left'?

Back

Subtract (-) the remaining amount.

Front

If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, what operation do you use to find the total?

Back

Addition (5 + 3 = 8 apples).

Front

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

Back

Division.

Front

If a problem states 'twice as many', what operation does this imply?

Back

Multiplication (2 times the amount).

Front

What does the term 'product' refer to in mathematics?

Back

The result of multiplying two or more numbers.

Front

If a problem asks for the 'quotient', what operation should you perform?

Back

Division.