Word Problems Flashcard

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life situation, requiring you to extract the necessary information to solve it.

Front

How do you identify the operation needed in a word problem?

Back

Look for keywords or phrases that indicate whether to add, subtract, multiply, or divide. For example, 'left' often suggests subtraction.

Front

What does it mean to solve for an unknown?

Back

Solving for an unknown means finding the value of a variable (like ?) in an equation.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

Front

What is the equation for Lexi's grape problem?

Back

63 - ? = 48

Front

How do you set up an equation from a word problem?

Back

Identify the total, the part taken away or added, and the remaining part to create an equation.

Front

What is the equation for Alex's toy car problem?

Back

19 + ? = 35

Front

What is the equation for Phoebe's hair clip problem?

Back

? + 27 = 52

Front

What is the equation for Trevor's toy problem?

Back

56 - ? = 29