Math Word Problems

A math word problem is a question that involves a real-life scenario where you need to use math to find the answer.

You add the numbers together. For example, if you have 5 apples and get 3 more, you have 5 + 3 = 8 apples.

'Take away' means to subtract. For example, if you have 10 candies and you take away 4, you have 10 - 4 = 6 candies left.

You add the solved problems to the remaining problems: 24 + 51 = 75 problems.

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

Round each number to the nearest ten and then add them. For example, 13 + 28 can be estimated as 10 + 30 = 40.

You use subtraction. For example, if you have 9 cups of icing and give away 4, you subtract: 9 - 4 = 5 cups left.

You add them together: 425 + 275 = 700 reading materials.

'Total' means the sum or the overall amount when you add numbers together.

You subtract the number taken away from the original amount.