Key Words in Math Word Problems

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What does the word 'separate' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to divide.

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What does the word 'half' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to divide.

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What does the word 'quotient' mean in a math word problem?

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It means the result of division.

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What does the phrase 'share equally' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to divide.

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What does the phrase 'equal groups' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to divide.

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What operation do you use when you see the word 'total' in a math word problem?

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You add.

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What operation do you use when you see the word 'difference' in a math word problem?

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You subtract.

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What does the word 'sum' mean in a math word problem?

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It means the result of addition.

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What does the word 'product' mean in a math word problem?

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It means the result of multiplication.

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What does the phrase 'left over' mean in a math word problem?

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It often indicates subtraction.