Word problems

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What is a word problem?

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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 the necessary information to solve it.

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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, determine what is being asked, and then choose the appropriate mathematical operation to find the solution.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of items?

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You would use addition to find the total number of items.

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If a problem asks how many more, which operation do you use?

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You would use subtraction to find how many more.

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What does it mean to multiply in a word problem?

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Multiplication in a word problem usually means you are combining equal groups or finding the total of repeated addition.

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What does it mean to divide in a word problem?

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Division in a word problem usually means you are splitting a total into equal parts or groups.

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Example of a simple addition word problem: Damian played 8 games and scored 2 points each. How many points did he score total?

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16 points

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Example of a simple addition word problem: Francisco bought 4 boxes of candy and then 2 more. How many boxes does he have now?

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6 boxes

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What is the importance of identifying keywords in a word problem?

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Identifying keywords helps determine which mathematical operations to use, such as 'total' for addition or 'difference' for subtraction.