Solving Word Problems: From Setup to Solution

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

• Label the answer

• Solve the equation

• Write an equation

• Identify the variable

Which keyword is commonly associated with addition?

• Less than

• Altogether

• Separate

• Times

What operation is indicated by the word 'spent'?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

In the gift card problem, what does the variable 'c' represent?

• Total amount spent

• Value of each gift card

• Number of gift cards

• Total number of friends

How many gift cards did Mr. B buy if each card is $18 and he spent $90?

• 3

• 6

• 5

• 4

In the wallet problem, what does the variable 'm' represent?

• Money spent on lunch

• Money left after lunch

• Total amount of money spent

• Initial amount of money in the wallet

If Robert has $65 left after spending $22 on lunch, how much did he originally have?

• $87

• $77

• $65

• $22

In the cupcake problem, what does the variable 'm' represent?

• Price per cupcake

• Number of cupcakes sold

• Total number of customers

• Total money earned

How much money did Bob make if he sold 240 cupcakes at $5 each?

• $1300

• $1200

• $1100

• $1000

Which operation is used to find the total earnings from selling multiple items at a fixed price?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition