Math Word Problems

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If I have 192 apples and gave out 79 to 5th grade, how many apples would I have left?

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113

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Xavier spent 2,000 vbucks on this skin. He started off with 45,900 vbucks. How much does he have left?

Back

43900

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Ms. R found 459 flowers in her yard. She took 139 of them to make into bouquets for her family. How many flowers are still in her yard?

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320

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At a wedding reception, there are 458 guests but 324 meals. How many more meals are needed?

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134

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Linda has 334 candies. Chloe has 428. How many candies do they have in all?

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762 candies in all

Front

What is the first step in solving a math word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more meals are needed if there are more guests than meals?

Back

Subtraction.

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If a problem states 'in all', what does it typically mean you should do with the numbers?

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Add the numbers together.

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What does it mean to 'give out' in a math word problem?

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To subtract from the total amount.

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How do you determine the total number of items when combining two groups?

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Add the quantities of both groups together.