Problem Solving with Mass and Volume: Addition and Subtraction

This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems involving mass and volume using addition and subtraction. It covers units of measurement for mass and volume, operation word clues, and common misunderstandings about numbers. The tutorial includes examples with cherries, a water bottle, and a kiddie pool to demonstrate problem-solving techniques.

What are the most common units used to measure liquid volume?

• Grams and kilograms

• Milliliters and liters

• Pounds and ounces

• Meters and centimeters

Which of the following words is a clue for addition?

• Combined

• Minus

• Subtract

• Fewer

If Jason has 30 grams of cherries and Briana has 46 grams, what is their total mass?

• 30 grams

• 76 grams

• 100 grams

• 46 grams

Jessica drank 340 milliliters from her 750 milliliters water bottle. How much water is left?

• 200 milliliters

• 750 milliliters

• 340 milliliters

• 410 milliliters

A pool initially has 950 liters of water. If 240 liters leak out, how much water remains?

• 950 liters

• 240 liters

• 690 liters

• 710 liters