math word problems

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What is the total number of hours Mr. William spends eating lunch in a week if he works 5 days and takes 1 hour for lunch each day?

Back

5 hours (1 hour per day * 5 days = 5 hours).

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If there are 6 students and 2 left their cell phones at home, how many cell phones are in Ms. Houston's desk?

Back

4 cell phones (6 students - 2 students = 4 cell phones).

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How many steps does Kathleen step on if she skips every other step while chasing Amanda up 3 flights of stairs with 12 steps each?

Back

18 steps (3 flights * 12 steps = 36 steps; skipping every other step means she steps on half, so 36 / 2 = 18 steps).

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If Mrs. Leone has 10 dogs and each dog eats 3 snacks a day, how many snacks do the dogs eat in one week?

Back

210 snacks (10 dogs * 3 snacks/day * 7 days = 210 snacks).

Front

What is the total number of students when Ms. Wyner's 13 students combine with Ms. Sarnicola's 22 students?

Back

35 students (13 + 22 = 35).

Front

Define a word problem in mathematics.

Back

A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a narrative or real-life scenario that requires interpretation and problem-solving skills to find a solution.

Front

What is the importance of identifying key information in a word problem?

Back

Identifying key information helps to focus on the relevant data needed to solve the problem and avoid unnecessary distractions.

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Explain how to approach solving a multi-step word problem.

Back

Break the problem down into smaller, manageable steps, solve each step sequentially, and keep track of the information as you go.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the total number of items when combining groups?

Back

Total = Group 1 + Group 2 (or more groups).

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How do you calculate the total time spent on an activity over multiple days?

Back

Total time = Time spent per day * Number of days.