Word problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in the form of a story or a real-life situation.

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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. Decide what you need to find out. 4. Write an equation or expression. 5. Solve the equation.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' means to add a certain number to another number.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' refers to the amount remaining after something has been taken away.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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If you have 10 apples and you give away 3, how many do you have left?

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7 apples.

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If you read 20 pages one day and 15 pages the next, how many pages did you read altogether?

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35 pages.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when you combine different quantities.

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What is a total?

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A total is the sum of all parts or amounts.