Understanding 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 interpretation and problem-solving skills to find the answer.

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What operation would you use to find the total distance traveled if you go to school and back?

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You would use addition (+) to find the total distance.

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If you have 64 almonds and each pack contains 8 almonds, how do you find the number of packs?

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You would use division (÷) to find the number of packs.

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What operation do you use to find the total amount of paint used when mixing different colors?

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You would use multiplication (x) to find the total amount of paint.

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How do you find the total length of two strips of paper when taped together?

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You would use addition (+) to find the total length.

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If you have 20 liters of water and can carry 2 liters at a time, how do you find out how many trips you need to make?

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You would use division (÷) to find out how many trips you need to make.

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What does the term 'addition' mean in math?

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

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What does the term 'subtraction' mean in math?

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

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What does the term 'multiplication' mean in math?

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

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What does the term 'division' mean in math?

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