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 total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the number of items by the cost of each item. For example, if one toy costs $2 and you buy 4 toys, the total cost is 4 x $2 = $8.

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If you pay with a larger bill than the total cost, how do you find the change?

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To find the change, subtract the total cost from the amount paid. For example, if you pay $20 for items costing $8, the change is $20 - $8 = $12.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the important information and what is being asked.

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How do you share items equally among friends?

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To share items equally, divide the total number of items by the number of friends. For example, if you have 32 cookies and 8 friends, each friend gets 32 ÷ 8 = 4 cookies.

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What is the formula to calculate the number of items left after some are lost or damaged?

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The formula is: Number of items left = Total items - Damaged items. For example, if you have 30 cakes and 5 are burnt, you have 30 - 5 = 25 cakes left.

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What does it mean to 'bake' in a word problem?

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To 'bake' means to cook food, usually in an oven. In word problems, it often refers to the number of items made, like cakes or cookies.

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How do you calculate the total number of items after buying more?

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To calculate the total, add the number of items you had to the number of items you bought. For example, if you had 17 cookies and bought 25 more, the total is 17 + 25 = 42 cookies.

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What is a 'friend' in the context of sharing items?

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A 'friend' refers to a person you are sharing with. In word problems, it often indicates how many people will receive items.

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What is the importance of reading all options in a multiple-choice question?

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Reading all options helps ensure you choose the correct answer and understand all possible solutions.