MATH Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It involves taking one number away from another.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It is used to find the total when you have groups of the same size.

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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 the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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How do you find the difference between two numbers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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If a puppy costs $65, how do you find the total cost for 74 puppies?

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Multiply the cost of one puppy ($65) by the number of puppies (74) to find the total cost.

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What is division?

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Division is the mathematical operation of splitting a number into equal parts or groups. It is the opposite of multiplication.

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How do you find the number of items in each group?

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To find the number of items in each group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups.

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is a property where one shape becomes exactly like another when you flip, slide, or turn it.

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How do you calculate the total amount raised by two groups?

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To calculate the total amount raised, add the amounts raised by each group together.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost?

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Total Cost = Cost per Item x Number of Items.