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 a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information and perform calculations to find the solution.

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How do you find the total number of items when some are known?

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To find the total number of items, add the known quantity to the unknown quantity.

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What is subtraction used for in word problems?

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Subtraction is used to find the difference between two quantities or to determine how many items are left after some have been removed.

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How do you calculate the difference in height between two people?

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To calculate the difference in height, subtract the shorter person's height from the taller person's height.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when combining two or more quantities.

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How do you determine how many items were sold?

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To determine how many items were sold, subtract the number of items left from the original number of items.

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What is addition used for in word problems?

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Addition is used to combine two or more quantities to find a total.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the important information.

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How can you check your answer in a word problem?

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You can check your answer by reviewing the problem and ensuring that your calculations make sense in the context of the question.

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What does 'more than' indicate in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates that you need to add a certain amount to a given quantity.