MATH Word Problems

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What is a word problem in math?

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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 relevant 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 simply add the two numbers together. For example, if you have 3 and 5, the total is 3 + 5 = 8.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. For example, 10 - 4 = 6.

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How do you calculate the difference between two numbers?

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To calculate the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, the difference between 8 and 3 is 8 - 3 = 5.

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What does it mean to multiply?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where you add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 multiplied by 3 (4 x 3) means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the cost of one item by the number of items. For example, if one puppy costs $65 and you have 74 puppies, the total cost is 65 x 74 = $4,810.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 equals 4, meaning 12 can be split into 3 equal parts of 4.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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How do you find the total amount raised from two groups?

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To find the total amount raised, add the amounts raised by each group together. For example, if one group raised $1,249 and another raised $1,355, the total is $1,249 + $1,355 = $2,604.

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What is multiplication used for in real life?

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Multiplication is used in real life to calculate total costs, determine quantities, and solve problems involving repeated addition.