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 the form of a story or a real-life situation, requiring you to use math to find the answer.

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How do you solve a subtraction word problem?

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To solve a subtraction word problem, identify the total amount and the amount being taken away, then subtract the second number from the first.

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What is the equation for finding the total when adding two numbers?

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The equation is: Total = First Number + Second Number.

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If you have 15 apples and give away 2, how many do you have left?

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What does 'difference' mean in math?

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Difference refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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How do you find the difference between two numbers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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If Lynn had 14 grapes and ate 8, how many grapes does she have left?

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What is the total of 515 and 467?

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What is an example of a word problem?

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If you have 10 candies and you buy 5 more, how many candies do you have now?