Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

Back

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 the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the change in temperature?

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To find the change in temperature, subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature.

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If the temperature was 80 degrees and dropped to 50 degrees, how much did it change?

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30 degrees.

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What is the total number of items?

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The total number of items is found by adding the quantities of each type of item together.

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If there are 381 chocolate cupcakes and 346 vanilla cupcakes, how many cupcakes are there in total?

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727 cupcakes.

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What does 'how much longer' mean in a word problem?

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It asks for the difference in time between two activities.

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If Maggie practiced for 100 minutes and Julia for 85 minutes, how much longer did Maggie practice?

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15 minutes.

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What does 'how much taller' mean in a word problem?

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It asks for the difference in height between two people.

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If Max is 183 cm tall and Ruby is 169 cm tall, how much taller is Max?

Back

14 cm.

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What is the purpose of practicing for a concert?

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To improve skills and prepare for a performance.