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 the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract relevant information to solve it.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the question being asked. 3. Extract the relevant information. 4. Choose the appropriate mathematical operation(s). 5. Solve the problem. 6. Check your answer.

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What does it mean to multiply?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the total of one number added to itself a certain number of times.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that involves splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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If you have 28 muffins and share them on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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7 muffins on each plate.

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What is the total cost if one ticket costs $104 and there are 12 tickets?

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$1,248.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost of a vacation?

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Total Cost = (Number of Tickets × Cost per Ticket) + (Number of Nights × Cost per Night).

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If Joselin cuts a 35-inch ribbon into 7 equal parts, how long is each part?

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5 inches long.

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What is the value of 114×4?

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456.