Word problems

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or story, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and perform calculations to find a solution.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of good apples if some are bad?

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You would use subtraction to find the total number of good apples by subtracting the number of bad apples from the total number of apples picked.

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How do you determine which operation to use in a word problem?

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Identify keywords in the problem that indicate the operation needed, such as 'total' for addition or 'remaining' for subtraction.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

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What does the equation 16 + 20 = __ represent in a word problem context?

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It represents a scenario where two quantities are being combined to find a total.

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What is the importance of identifying keywords in word problems?

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Keywords help to clarify the operations needed to solve the problem, guiding the student in choosing the correct mathematical approach.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction in the context of word problems?

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Addition is used to combine quantities, while subtraction is used to find the difference or to determine what remains after some quantity is taken away.

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How can you check your answer after solving a word problem?

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You can check your answer by substituting it back into the context of the problem to see if it makes sense.

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What is a common strategy for solving multi-step word problems?

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Break the problem down into smaller, manageable steps and solve each step one at a time.

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What does it mean to 'add' in a word problem?

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To 'add' means to combine two or more quantities to find a total.