Word problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information and solve it.

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What does 'two-step problem' mean?

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A two-step problem is a type of word problem that requires two operations to find the solution.

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is Parenthesis, Multiply/Divide, Add/Subtract.

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How do you solve for 'p' in the equation 2p = 18?

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Divide both sides by 2: p = 18 / 2 = 9.

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If a theater can seat 460 people and is full for 3 weeks, how do you find the total tickets sold?

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Multiply the number of seats by the number of days the theater is full: 460 seats x 21 days = 9,660 tickets.

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What is the formula to find out how much money is left after buying items?

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Money left = Initial amount - (Cost of item x Number of items bought).

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How do you calculate the total number of problems left to grade?

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Total problems = Number of worksheets x Problems per worksheet - Problems already graded.

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What is a hint in a word problem?

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A hint is a clue or additional information that helps you solve the problem but may not be necessary.

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What does 'extra information' mean in a word problem?

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Extra information is data provided in the problem that does not affect the solution.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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Total cost = Cost of one item x Number of items.