Math Word Problems Flashcard

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What is the formula to calculate distance when speed and time are known?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time

Front

If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is its speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time = 150 miles / 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

Front

How do you find the total number of items when some are added to an existing amount?

Back

Total = Original Amount + Amount Added.

Front

If you have 5 apples and give away 2, how do you calculate the remaining apples?

Back

Remaining Apples = Original Apples - Apples Given Away = 5 - 2 = 3.

Front

What is the relationship between the number of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes sold if twice as many chocolate cupcakes are sold?

Back

Let V = number of vanilla cupcakes. Then, Chocolate = 2V. Total = V + 2V = 3V.

Front

If a bakery sold 120 cupcakes in total, how do you find the number of vanilla cupcakes sold?

Back

Using the equation 3V = 120, solve for V: V = 120 / 3 = 40.

Front

What is the process to solve a word problem involving addition?

Back

Identify the quantities involved, determine what is being asked, and apply the addition formula.

Front

How do you calculate the total distance traveled by a car moving at a constant speed?

Back

Total Distance = Speed × Time.

Front

If a car travels at 45 miles per hour, how far will it go in 3 hours?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time = 45 miles/hour × 3 hours = 135 miles.

Front

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.