Part Part Whole Word Problems

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What is a part-part-whole word problem?

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A type of math problem that involves finding a total by adding two or more parts together.

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If there are 12 girls and 15 boys in a class, how do you find the total number of students?

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Add the number of girls and boys: 12 + 15 = 27.

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Mrs. Bass had 63 candy bars and 21 had peanuts. How do you find the number of plain chocolate bars?

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Subtract the number of peanut bars from the total: 63 - 21 = 42.

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What is the first step to solve a part-part-whole problem?

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Identify the parts that you have and the total you need to find.

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If there are 28 pennies and 14 dimes, how do you find the total number of coins?

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Add the number of pennies and dimes: 28 + 14 = 42.

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How can you check your answer in a part-part-whole problem?

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Re-add the parts to see if they equal the total you found.

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What does 'the rest' mean in a word problem?

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It refers to what is left after accounting for the known parts.

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If Mrs. Aycock has 56 balloons and 27 are blue, how do you find the number of yellow balloons?

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Subtract the number of blue balloons from the total: 56 - 27 = 29.

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What is the total number of students if there are 12 girls and 15 boys?

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27 students.

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In a word problem, what does it mean to 'find the total'?

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It means to calculate the sum of all parts.