Mixed Operation Word Problems

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What is a mixed operation word problem?

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A mixed operation word problem is a math problem that requires the use of more than one mathematical operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, determine what operations to use, and then perform the calculations.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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What operation would you use to find out how many stickers each person gets if they are shared equally?

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You would use division to find out how many stickers each person gets.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If Arionna has 27 stickers and shares them with 2 friends, how many stickers does each person get?

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9 stickers.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you calculate the total number of items when you have some and receive more?

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You add the number of items you have to the number of items you received.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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Henry found 24 seashells and then found 12 more. How many seashells does he have now?

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36 seashells.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What operation do you use to find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

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You use subtraction to find out how many items are left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If Journey has 928 marbles and gives away 529, how many does she have left?

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399 marbles.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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What is multiplication used for in word problems?

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Multiplication is used to find the total when you have groups of the same size.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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If there are 7 students and each gets 5 pencils, how many pencils are given out in total?

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35 pencils.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3