Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the total when adding two numbers?

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To find the total, you add the two numbers together. For example, if you have 5 apples and get 3 more, you calculate 5 + 3 = 8 apples.

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What does it mean to subtract in a word problem?

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Subtracting means finding the difference between two numbers. For example, if you have 10 candies and eat 4, you calculate 10 - 4 = 6 candies left.

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How do you determine how much more is needed to reach a goal?

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To find out how much more is needed, subtract the amount already collected from the goal amount. For example, if the goal is $100 and you have $70, you calculate 100 - 70 = $30 more needed.

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What is the process to solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the important information. 3. Decide what operation to use (addition, subtraction, etc.). 4. Solve the problem. 5. Check your answer.

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If there are 20 students in a class and 12 are boys, how many girls are there?

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There are 8 girls. You calculate 20 - 12 = 8.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, if a team scores 10 points and scores 5 more, you calculate 10 + 5 = 15 points.

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How do you find the total time spent on activities?

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To find the total time, add the time spent on each activity together. For example, if you read for 30 minutes and then for 45 minutes, you calculate 30 + 45 = 75 minutes.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition combines two or more numbers to find a total, while subtraction finds the difference between numbers.

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How do you solve for the unknown in a word problem?

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To solve for the unknown, set up an equation based on the information given and solve for the variable.