Math Word Problems Flashcard

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What is a math word problem?

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A math word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires interpretation and problem-solving skills to find a solution.

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How do you find the total number of items after adding more?

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To find the total number of items after adding more, you add the number of items you started with to the number of items added.

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If you have a certain amount of money and spend some, how do you find out how much you had before?

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To find out how much you had before spending, you add the amount spent to the amount left.

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What operation do you use to find out how many items are missing?

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To find out how many items are missing, you subtract the number of items left from the total number of items originally present.

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How do you calculate the number of items you can buy with a certain amount of money?

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To calculate the number of items you can buy, divide the total amount of money by the cost of one item.

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What is subtraction in the context of word problems?

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Subtraction is the operation used to determine how much is left or how many items are missing after some have been removed.

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What is addition in the context of word problems?

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Addition is the operation used to find the total when combining two or more quantities.

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What is division in the context of word problems?

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Division is the operation used to determine how many times one number is contained within another or to distribute a total into equal parts.

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What is multiplication in the context of word problems?

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Multiplication is the operation used to find the total when you have a certain number of groups with the same number of items in each group.

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How do you set up a word problem mathematically?

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To set up a word problem mathematically, identify the quantities involved, determine the operations needed, and write an equation that represents the situation.