Math Word Problem- Key Words

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Which keyword can be used in addition word problems?

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in all

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Kathryn goes out to lunch with Mia and Fran. Each girl orders the $7 lunch special. Kathryn agrees to pay the bill. How much will she have to pay?

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Multiplication

Front

Decrease is a keyword that is used with ________ problems.

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Subtraction

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The keyword 'difference' refers to what operation?

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Subtraction

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James and Marla each have a bag of marbles. James has 229 marbles. Marla has 455 marbles. How many more marbles does Marla have than James?

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Subtraction

Front

What keyword indicates you need to add in a word problem?

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in all

Front

If a problem states 'how many more', what operation should you use?

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Subtraction

Front

What operation is used when you see the keyword 'total'?

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Addition

Front

If a problem says 'less than', what operation is implied?

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Subtraction

Front

What does the keyword 'sum' refer to in math?

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Addition