Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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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 important information, and then use math to find the answer.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'subtract' mean?

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Subtract means to take away a number from another number.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If there are 10 apples and you eat 3, how many are left?

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7 apples are left.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'add' mean?

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Add means to put together two or more numbers to find the total.

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If you have 4 candies and get 3 more, how many do you have now?

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You have 7 candies now.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the total of 5 and 2?

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The total is 7.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' refers to how many remain after some have been taken away.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If there are 8 birds and 3 fly away, how many birds are left?

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5 birds are left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'how many' usually ask for in a word problem?

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'How many' asks for a count or total of something.

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