Word Problems using the Four Operations

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, which gives 4.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, write an equation, and then solve it.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where one number is taken away from another. For example, 5 - 2 = 3.

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If I plant 5 rows of 6 apple trees, how many trees do I have?

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30 apple trees (5 x 6 = 30).

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If Ms. Hunt has 24 pugs and divides them into 4 equal groups, how many pugs are in each group?

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6 pugs (24 ÷ 4 = 6).

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If I have 24 students and want to put them into groups of 4, how many groups will I have?

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6 groups (24 ÷ 4 = 6).

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If there are 142 balloons and a clown pops 54, how many are left?

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88 balloons (142 - 54 = 88).

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If there are 45 kids in 3rd grade and 48 kids in 4th grade, how many kids are in both grades?

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93 kids (45 + 48 = 93).