Decimal Word Problems - Choose Operation

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What operation would you use to find the total distance Joshua runs in a week if he runs 2.1 miles on Monday, 3.1 miles on Wednesday, 4.05 miles on Thursday, and 2.65 miles on Friday?

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Add

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If a trail is divided into three sections measuring 7.2 miles, 4.28 miles, and 2.03 miles, what operation do you use to find the total length of the trail?

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Add

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Dorian paid $15.95 and $6.50 for two books. What operation do you use to find the total amount he paid?

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Add

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Richard has 2.48 pounds of almonds and 1.9 pounds of walnuts. What operation do you use to find how many more pounds of almonds he has than walnuts?

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Subtract

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If 57 people rent skates at $2.59 each, what operation do you use to find the total money made from skate rentals?

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Multiply

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What is the definition of addition?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

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What is the definition of subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.

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What is the definition of multiplication?

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Multiplication is the mathematical operation of combining equal groups to find the total.

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What is the definition of division?

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Division is the mathematical operation of splitting a number into equal parts.

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If you have 3.5 miles and you run an additional 2.2 miles, how do you find the total distance?

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Add: 3.5 + 2.2 = 5.7 miles.