Mastering Word Problems in Math

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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 a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and perform calculations to find a solution.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the important information. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Choose the appropriate mathematical operation(s). 5. Solve the problem and check your answer.

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What does it mean to give away items in a word problem?

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It means to subtract the number of items given away from the total amount you originally have.

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If you have a total and you need to find out how much is left after sharing, what operation do you use?

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You use subtraction to find out how much is left after sharing.

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What is multiplication in the context of word problems?

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Multiplication is used to find the total amount when you have groups of the same size.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items you are buying.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item or person in a group.

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How do you determine how many items each person gets when sharing?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of people sharing.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after dividing when the total cannot be evenly divided.

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What does it mean to have 'more than' in a word problem?

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It indicates that you need to add a certain amount to the original number.