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 find the total when adding?

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To find the total when adding, you combine the numbers together. For example, if you have 3 apples and 2 apples, you add them to get 5 apples.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when you combine two or more groups.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking away a number from another number. For example, if you have 5 cookies and eat 2, you have 3 cookies left.

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How do you find out how many are left after taking some away?

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To find out how many are left, you subtract the number taken away from the total number.

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What does 'more' mean in a word problem?

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'More' means to add to a number. For example, if you have 4 toys and get 3 more, you have 7 toys.

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What is the first step to solve a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and understand what it is asking.

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What does 'how many' usually ask you to do?

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'How many' usually asks you to find a total or a count of something.

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If you have 10 and you give away 4, how do you find out how many you have left?

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You subtract 4 from 10. So, 10 - 4 = 6.

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What is the total of 8 and 5?

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The total of 8 and 5 is 13.