Understanding word problems

Understanding Word Problems

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Multiple Choice

If "AND" is used in the word problem , which operation symbol would you put in the equation?

• x

• +

• -

• $\div$

Multiple Choice

Which symbol would we use for the KEY WORD

Martha paid $19.00 for every pair of jeans she purchased?

• + which means to add

• - means to subtract

• $\le$

• x means to multiply

Multiple Choice

The word "RELEASED" will be represented by which operation symbol?

• >

• -

• +

• <

Multiple Choice

What two key words could be used in this expression?

19x +12

• per / and

• released /same

• same as / take away

Multiple Choice

How could we write out the variable for the following:

" Sarah paid $14 for each pair of socks"

• 14+x

• 14-x

• 14=x

• 14x

Poll

Do you understand how to use key words?

• yes

• no

• not just yet

• I need help

Open Ended

What do you need help with understanding?

Multiple Choice

Which symbol would we use for the phrase "exceed"

• $>$

• $\le$

• $\ge$

• $<$

Multiple Choice

Which symbol would we use for the phrase " How much will it take John to make at least 100 per month?

• $\le$

• $\ge$

• $<$

• $>$

Multiple Choice

Which word could be used to represent the symbol

 $\le$  

• exceed

• greater than

• up to

• at most

Multiple Choice

If  the bank says you need to make a deposit of at least $25, which symbol would be used?

•  $<$  

•  $>$  

•  $\ge$  

•  $\le$  

Open Ended

What word /phrase could be associated with this symbol " >"

Poll

Do you understand how to use the equation and inequality symbol

• yes

• no

• I still need help

Open Ended

What do you need help with inequalities/ equations understanding?