Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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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 relevant information and solve it using mathematical operations.

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How do you find the price of one item when given the total cost and quantity?

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To find the price of one item, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 4 tickets cost $800, then each ticket costs $800 ÷ 4 = $200.

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What is the formula to calculate total cost?

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Total Cost = Number of Items × Cost per Item. For example, if there are 15 members and each costs $14, then Total Cost = 15 × 14 = $210.

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How do you find the total when combining two quantities?

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To find the total when combining two quantities, add the two amounts together. For example, if Raj finds 37 acorns in the front yard and 29 in the backyard, the total is 37 + 29 = 66 acorns.

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What does it mean to have 'more than' in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, if Jessica has 5 more marbles than Sheyenne, and Sheyenne has 23 marbles, then Jessica has 23 + 5 = 28 marbles.

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How do you determine the number of pages needed for a photo album?

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To determine the number of pages needed, divide the total number of photos by the number of photos that fit on one page. For example, 540 photos ÷ 6 photos per page = 90 pages.

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What is the importance of reading the problem carefully?

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Reading the problem carefully helps identify key information and the mathematical operations needed to solve it, ensuring accurate answers.

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What is a mathematical operation?

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A mathematical operation is a calculation that combines numbers in a specific way, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication in word problems?

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Addition is used when combining quantities, while multiplication is used when finding the total of equal groups. For example, if each ticket costs $200 and there are 4 tickets, use multiplication: 4 × 200.

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How can you check your answer in a word problem?

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You can check your answer by substituting it back into the original problem to see if it makes sense and satisfies the conditions given.