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 meals?

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To find the total cost of meals, multiply the number of meals by the cost of each meal.

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If each meal costs $6 and there are 2 adults and 7 children, how do you calculate the total bill?

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Total meals = 2 + 7 = 9. Total bill = 9 meals x $6 = $54.

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What is the formula to calculate how much money is left after spending?

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Money left = Initial amount - Amount spent.

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If Vanessa received $11 and spent $7, how much does she have left?

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$11 - $7 = $4.

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How do you determine the number of people in line after some leave and others join?

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Start with the initial number of people, subtract those who leave, and then add those who join.

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If there are 7 people in line and 6 leave, how many are left before new people join?

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7 - 6 = 1 person left.

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What is the total number of towels Carol has after giving some away?

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Total towels = 30 green + 34 white = 64. After giving away 29, she has 64 - 29 = 35 towels.

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What does 'subtract' mean in math?

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Subtract means to take one number away from another.

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What does 'add' mean in math?

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Add means to combine two or more numbers to get a total.