Measurement Word Problems

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and perform calculations to find the solution.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity and the number of groups or items in each group, then divide the total by the number of items in each group.

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What is the formula for finding the number of boxes needed?

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Number of boxes = Total items ÷ Items per box.

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If you have 36 cupcakes and pack them in boxes of 6, how many boxes do you need?

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6 boxes.

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What is subtraction in the context of word problems?

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Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers, often used to determine how much is left after some quantity is taken away.

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How do you solve a subtraction word problem?

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Identify the total amount and the amount taken away, then subtract the second number from the first.

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If Goofy has 15 meters of rope and uses 9 meters, how much is left?

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6 meters.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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How do you solve a division problem involving sharing?

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To solve a sharing problem, divide the total quantity by the number of recipients to find out how much each person gets.

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If Mickey has 24 apples and shares them with 6 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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4 apples.