Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or story, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and formulate a mathematical equation to find a solution.

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What operation would you use to find how many items are left after some are removed?

Back

Subtraction

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What does 'six less than y' mean in mathematical terms?

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It means to subtract 6 from y, represented as y - 6.

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How do you represent a situation where a total amount is needed and you have some amount already?

Back

Use an inequality to show the relationship, such as 5x + 10 ≥ total amount needed.

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

Back

(Part/Whole) x 100 = Percentage.

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If a girl is 1 meter below sea level and dives down another 0.5 meters, how do you calculate her depth?

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Add the two depths: 1 meter + 0.5 meters = 1.5 meters below sea level.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.

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What does the term 'inequality' mean in mathematics?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two expressions that are not equal, using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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How can you express a situation where you need to find a minimum number of hours to work?

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Use a variable to represent hours worked and set up an inequality based on the total amount needed.

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value that does not change.