Math Unit 6 - Word Problems

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What is a word problem in math?

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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 relevant information to solve it.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the important information. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Choose the appropriate mathematical operation(s). 5. Solve the problem and check your answer.

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What does 'addition' mean?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

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What does 'subtraction' mean?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the mathematical operation of repeated addition of the same number.

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What is division?

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Division is the mathematical operation of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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If Haley picked 28 carrots, threw out 11, and picked 9 more, how many does she have?

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26 carrots.

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What is the equation for finding the total number of cupcakes if each box contains 22 and there are 14 boxes?

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14 x 22 = 308 cupcakes.

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What is the total revenue if 74 puppies are sold at $65 each?

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74 x 65 = $4,810.

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How do you calculate the total number of tickets sold if a theater seats 460 people for 3 weeks?

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460 seats x 3 weeks x 7 days = 9,660 tickets.