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 difference between two numbers?

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

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If Max is 183 cm tall and Ruby is 169 cm tall, how do you calculate how much taller Max is than Ruby?

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Subtract Ruby's height from Max's height: 183 cm - 169 cm = 14 cm.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.5

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What does it mean to practice for a longer time?

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It means to spend more minutes or hours doing an activity compared to someone else.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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How do you determine how much longer one person practiced than another?

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Subtract the shorter practice time from the longer practice time.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Maggie practiced for 100 minutes and Julia for 85 minutes, how do you find out how much longer Maggie practiced?

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100 minutes - 85 minutes = 15 minutes.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the total number of pages in a book if David needs to read 64 pages and has read 46 pages?

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The total number of pages is 64, and he needs to read 64 - 46 = 18 pages more.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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How do you calculate the total practice time over multiple days?

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Add the minutes practiced on each day together.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If Paul practiced 49 minutes on Monday and 14 minutes on Tuesday, how do you find out how many more minutes he practiced on Monday?

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Subtract Tuesday's practice time from Monday's: 49 minutes - 14 minutes = 35 minutes.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the initial quantity in a word problem?

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The initial quantity is the starting amount before any changes are made.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C