4th Grade Word Problem Equations

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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How do you identify the important information in a word problem?

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Look for numbers, keywords (like 'total', 'more than', 'less than'), and the question being asked to determine what information is necessary to solve the problem.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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Solving for a variable means finding the value of that variable that makes an equation true.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the total of one number added to itself a certain number of times.

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If Dana has 45 marbles and has 5 times as many as Abby, how do you find out how many marbles Abby has?

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Divide Dana's marbles (45) by 5 to find Abby's marbles: 45 ÷ 5 = 9.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts.

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How do you set up an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and their relationships, then express these relationships using mathematical symbols.

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What does it mean to collect four times as many?

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It means to multiply the number of items collected by 4.

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If Lucy spent $45 at the pet store and three times as much at the grocery store, how do you find her grocery store spending?

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Multiply the amount spent at the pet store by 3: 45 × 3 = 135.

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What is a total distance problem?

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A total distance problem involves calculating the overall distance traveled, often requiring addition or multiplication of distances.