Key Words in Math Word Problems

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What does 'distribute evenly' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to divide.

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What does 'separate' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to divide.

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What does 'increase by' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to add.

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What does 'share equally' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to divide.

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What does 'equal pieces' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to divide.

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What does 'total' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to add all parts together.

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What does 'left' mean in a math word problem?

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It often indicates subtraction.

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What does 'combined' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to add.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a math word problem?

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It means to subtract.

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What does 'per' mean in a math word problem?

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It often indicates division.