Word Problems Flashcard

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is presented in the form of a story or a real-life situation, requiring you to use math to find a solution.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

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How do you find the total number of items when given some and the total?

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To find the total number of items, add the number of items you have to the number of items you need to find.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If Alex has 19 red toy cars and a total of 35 cars, how do you find the number of blue cars?

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Subtract the number of red cars from the total: 35 - 19 = 16 blue cars.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does it mean to 'sell some' in a word problem?

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It means that a certain number of items were given away or exchanged for money, reducing the total amount you have.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How do you determine how many items were sold if you know the starting amount and the remaining amount?

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Subtract the remaining amount from the starting amount: Starting amount - Remaining amount = Sold amount.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the equation to find out how many grapes Lexi ate if she started with 63 and had 48 left?

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The equation is 63 - ? = 48.

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CCSS.1.OA.D.8

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

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'More than' indicates that you need to add a certain number to another number.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If Tiana has 27 more hair clips than Phoebe and Tiana has 52, how do you find out how many Phoebe has?

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Use the equation: ? + 27 = 52, then solve for ?.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does it mean to 'have left' in a word problem?

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'Have left' refers to the remaining amount after some have been taken away or used.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1