Solving Equations 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 formulate an equation to solve it.

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How do you identify the key information in a word problem?

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Look for numbers, keywords (like 'total', 'each', 'remaining'), and the question being asked to determine what information is necessary to set up an equation.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.

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What does it mean to 'write an equation' for a word problem?

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It means to translate the information and relationships described in the problem into a mathematical equation that can be solved.

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How do you determine the number of items needed when given a total and a group size?

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Divide the total number of items by the size of each group to find out how many groups are needed.

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If 472 students are going on a field trip and 120 are returning home, how many are spending the night?

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Subtract 120 from 472 to find that 352 students are spending the night.

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How do you calculate the number of cabins needed if each cabin sleeps 8 people?

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Divide the number of students spending the night by the capacity of each cabin (e.g., 352 ÷ 8 = 44 cabins).

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What is the formula to find out how many boxes of cereal Maria can buy?

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First, subtract the cost of milk from her total money, then divide the remaining amount by the cost of one box of cereal.

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How do you set up an equation for a situation where a total is divided among several groups?

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Use the format: total = number of groups × amount per group.

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What does 'reducing prices' mean in a sales context?

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It means lowering the selling price of an item to encourage more sales.