Mixed Operations Word Problems

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What is a mixed operations word problem?

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A mixed operations word problem is a math problem that requires the use of more than one mathematical operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a word problem involving division, identify the total quantity and the number of groups or items in each group, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If Julie bought 12 brownies for her 3 children, how do you find out how many brownies each child gets?

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Divide the total number of brownies (12) by the number of children (3). Each child gets 4 brownies.

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What is the formula to find the total number of items when given groups and items per group?

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Total items = Number of groups × Items per group.

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If Mrs. Huff has 2 shelves with 12 pairs of shoes each, how do you calculate the total number of pairs?

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Multiply the number of shelves (2) by the number of pairs per shelf (12). Total pairs = 2 × 12 = 24.

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What operation would you use to find out how many tickets Nemo has left after spending some?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many tickets Nemo has left.

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If Nemo had 345 tickets and used 38, how do you calculate the remaining tickets?

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Subtract the tickets used (38) from the total tickets (345). Remaining tickets = 345 - 38 = 307.

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What is the process to divide a length into equal parts?

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To divide a length into equal parts, take the total length and divide it by the number of parts.

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If Vanessa has a ribbon that is 36 inches long and wants to divide it into 4 equal parts, how do you find the length of each part?

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Divide the total length (36 inches) by the number of parts (4). Each part is 9 inches long.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading a word problem carefully helps to identify the necessary operations and the information needed to solve it.