Mixed Operation Word Problems

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What is a mixed operation word problem?

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A mixed operation word problem is a math problem that requires the use of more than one mathematical operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to find the solution.

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How do you find the number of items per month if given a total and a time period?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of months to find the number of items per month.

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If Sara has 31 tickets and loses 5, how many tickets does she have left?

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31 - 5 = 26 tickets.

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What is the total cost of multiple items if each item has a different price?

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Add the prices of all items together to find the total cost.

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How do you calculate the number of packs if you know the total items and items per pack?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items in each pack.

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If a student gives away some items, how do you find out how many they have left?

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Subtract the number of items given away from the total number of items.

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What is the formula to find the total number of pencils given to students?

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Multiply the number of students by the number of pencils each student receives.

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How do you solve a problem that involves multiple steps?

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Break the problem down into smaller parts, solve each part step by step, and combine the results.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading carefully helps to identify the necessary operations and the information needed to solve the problem.

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What does it mean to lose items in a word problem?

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Losing items means you need to subtract the lost amount from the total.