Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, and decide what math operation to use (like addition or subtraction).

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If Bob had 7 balls and lost 5, how many does he have left?

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2 balls

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If a dog had 6 puppies and gave away 4, how many puppies are left?

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2 puppies

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If you have 4 dogs and 1 is white, how many have spots?

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3 dogs

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If you have 7 balloons and your friend has 5, how many more do you have?

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2 balloons

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If 3 cats were sitting in the sun and 2 more joined, how many are there now?

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5 cats

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

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'More than' means to add to a number.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' means how many remain after something is taken away.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the math operation of combining two or more numbers to find a total.