Decimal Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction Mastery

What is the first step in solving decimal word problems?

• Underline the question

• Circle key numbers and units

• Ignore the units

• Start solving immediately

What does the word 'total' indicate in a word problem?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

What is the significance of boxing math clue words in word problems?

• There is no significance

• It helps in identifying the operation

• It makes the problem look neat

• It's just for fun

How do you align numbers in an addition problem with decimals?

• Randomly

• By their units

• In ascending order

• According to their decimal points

What is the result of regrouping ten tenths?

• 0 ones and 10 tenths

• 10 ones

• 1 one and 0 tenths

• 1 tenth

In subtraction, what does 'how many more' suggest?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the process of adjusting numbers in subtraction called?

• Renaming

• Regrouping

• Aligning

• Adding

What do you do when you cannot subtract a smaller number from a larger one in a specific decimal place?

• Ignore it

• Guess the answer

• Borrow from the next higher decimal place

• Move to the next decimal place

What is the result of subtracting 6 and 314 thousandths from 54 and 831 thousandths?

• 48 and 517 thousandths

• 58 and 415 thousandths

• 48 and 415 thousandths

• 58 and 517 thousandths

How do you handle thousands in decimal subtraction problems?

• Ignore them

• Add them

• Subtract like other numbers

• Round them off