Operations in Word Problems (Key Words)

Front

What operation is used when you divide a total into equal parts?

Back

Division

Front

What operation is used when you combine two or more numbers to find a total?

Back

Addition

Front

What operation is used when you find the total number of items in groups of the same size?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What operation is used when you take away a number from another number?

Back

Subtraction

Front

If Jonda uses 21 square tiles and puts them into equal rows of 7, how many rows does she have?

Back

3 rows (21 ÷ 7 = 3)

Front

If Charla makes 3 signs each day for 3 days, how many signs does she make in total?

Back

9 signs (3 × 3 = 9)

Front

If tickets cost $9 for adults and $7 for children, what operation would you use to find the total cost for 2 adults and 3 children?

Back

Addition (9 + 9 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 39)

Front

If Collin has 48 raisins and puts 8 on each muffin, how many muffins can he make?

Back

6 muffins (48 ÷ 8 = 6)

Front

If Horace ran 18 miles over 6 days and 8 miles on the 7th day, how many miles did he run in total?

Back

26 miles (18 + 8 = 26)

Front

What is the keyword that indicates you should add in a word problem?

Back

Total, altogether, in all