Key words for Word Problems

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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It refers to the sum of all parts, indicating that you should use addition.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'how many more' indicate in a word problem?

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It suggests that you need to find the difference between two amounts, indicating subtraction.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'increase' mean in a word problem?

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It means to add to a quantity, indicating addition.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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It refers to what remains after some has been taken away, indicating subtraction.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the operation used when you see 'gained' in a word problem?

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It indicates addition, as it refers to an increase in quantity.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does 'combined' mean in a word problem?

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It means to add two or more quantities together, indicating addition.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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What does 'decrease' mean in a word problem?

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It means to take away from a quantity, indicating subtraction.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What does 'difference' mean in a word problem?

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It refers to the result of subtraction, indicating you need to find how much one number is less than another.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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

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It suggests that you should add a certain amount to another quantity, indicating addition.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'fewer' mean in a word problem?

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It indicates that you should subtract a quantity from another, indicating subtraction.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1