Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information and perform calculations to find a solution.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity and the number of equal groups. Divide the total by the number of groups to find the quantity in each group.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of items when combining two groups?

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Addition.

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If you have 144 mini erasers and you want to divide them into 6 equal groups, how many erasers are in each group?

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24.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 × 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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How do you represent a division problem using a model?

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You can use objects, drawings, or arrays to show how a total is divided into equal parts.

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What is the result of 114 × 4?

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456.

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How do you find the average number of items per group?

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To find the average, divide the total number of items by the number of groups.

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If Mrs. Ivey made 28 muffins and shared them on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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7.

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What is the purpose of using addition in word problems?

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Addition is used to combine quantities to find a total.