Word Problems

How do you calculate the total when one person has more than another?

• Multiply the smaller amount by the factor of increase.

• Add the two amounts together.

• Subtract the smaller amount from the larger amount.

• Divide the larger amount by the smaller amount.

What is the remainder in division?

• The quotient of the division operation

• The amount left over after division when the total cannot be evenly divided

• The total number of times the divisor fits into the dividend

• The sum of the dividend and divisor

How do you find out how many items each person gets when sharing?

• Divide the total number of items by the number of people sharing.

• Multiply the total number of items by the number of people sharing.

• Add the total number of items to the number of people sharing.

• Subtract the number of people sharing from the total number of items.

How do you check if your answer to a division problem is correct?

• Multiply the quotient by the divisor and see if it equals the original number.

• Add the divisor to the quotient and check if it equals the original number.

• Subtract the quotient from the divisor and see if it equals the original number.

• Divide the original number by the quotient and check if it equals the divisor.

What is the process to solve a multi-step word problem?

• Read the problem carefully, identify the steps needed, perform calculations in the correct order, and check your work.

• Only perform calculations after reading the problem once.

• Identify the final answer before reading the problem.

• Skip the checking step to save time.

How do you divide a total into equal parts?

• By using multiplication

• By using addition

• By using division

• By using subtraction

What is a mathematical operation?

• A calculation that combines numbers in a specific way, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

• A method of solving equations without using numbers.

• A technique for graphing functions on a coordinate plane.

• A process of converting fractions into decimals.

What is multiplication?

• A mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number.

• A method of dividing numbers into equal parts.

• A technique for finding the square root of a number.

• A process of calculating the average of a set of numbers.

What is a word problem?

• A mathematical question presented in a story format that requires solving using math.

• A type of problem that has no solution.

• A question that can be answered with a simple yes or no.

• A problem that only involves numbers without any context.

How can you visualize a word problem?

• By drawing a picture, using objects, or creating a diagram to represent the quantities and relationships described.

• By reading the problem multiple times until it makes sense.

• By writing a summary of the problem in your own words.

• By ignoring the problem and hoping for the best.