MATH Word Problems

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What is a line of symmetry?

Back

A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

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If a pet store sold 74 puppies at $65 each, how much money did they make?

Back

74 puppies x $65 = $4,810.

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Emily bakes 24 loaves of bread and places them into 4 bags. How many loaves are in each bag?

Back

24 loaves ÷ 4 bags = 6 loaves per bag.

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What is the total number of Box Tops collected by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades?

Back

1,016 (3rd) + 3,945 (4th) + 2,789 (5th) = 7,750 Box Tops.

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How many more Box Tops are needed to reach a goal of 9,000 if 7,750 have been collected?

Back

9,000 - 7,750 = 1,250 Box Tops needed.

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What does it mean if a shape has no line of symmetry?

Back

It means the shape cannot be divided into two identical mirror-image halves.

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What is multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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What is division?

Back

Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length x width.

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What is the difference between a word problem and a numerical problem?

Back

A word problem is presented in a narrative form and requires interpretation, while a numerical problem is presented with numbers and operations.