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, requiring you to find a solution.

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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 a number sentence. 5. Solve the number sentence.

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What does 'subtract' mean?

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Subtract means to take away a number from another number.

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What does 'add' mean?

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

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If you have 14 apples and eat 8, how many do you have left?

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14 - 8 = 6 apples left.

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What is the total if you have 16 toy cars and get 69 more?

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16 + 69 = 85 toy cars.

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What is a number sentence?

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A number sentence is a mathematical statement that shows a relationship between numbers using operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does 'mean' refer to in math?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, found by adding them all together and dividing by how many numbers there are.

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If Miss Preston planted 61 flowers and 35 were eaten, how many are left?

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61 - 35 = 26 flowers left.

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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.