5th Grade Math Word Problems

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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 necessary information to solve it.

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How do you identify the important information in a word problem?

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Look for keywords, numbers, and phrases that indicate what is being asked, such as 'total', 'difference', 'more than', or 'less than'.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'sum' mean in math?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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If a problem states 'John has 5 apples and buys 3 more', how do you find the total number of apples?

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You add the number of apples John has (5) to the number he buys (3): 5 + 3 = 8 apples.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the difference in math?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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In a word problem, what does 'per' usually indicate?

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'Per' indicates a rate or ratio, such as 'miles per hour' or 'cost per item'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is multiplication in the context of word problems?

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Multiplication is used to find the total when you have groups of the same size, such as '3 bags with 4 apples each'.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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Identify how many groups or how many items are in each group, then divide the total by the number of groups or items.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What does 'total cost' mean in a word problem?

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Total cost refers to the overall amount of money spent, which may involve adding prices of multiple items.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is a variable in a math word problem?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number in an equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6