Math word problems

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What is a word problem in math?

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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 find the total amount when adding?

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To find the total amount when adding, you combine the values together. For example, if you have 3 apples and get 2 more, you have 3 + 2 = 5 apples.

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What does it mean to subtract in a word problem?

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Subtracting means to take away a number from another. For example, if you have 10 candies and eat 3, you have 10 - 3 = 7 candies left.

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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 and identify what is being asked.

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How do you determine the change in temperature?

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To determine the change in temperature, subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature. For example, if it was 80 degrees and then 50 degrees, the change is 80 - 50 = 30 degrees.

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What does 'each' mean in a math problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if there are 4 bags and each bag has 5 apples, there are 4 x 5 = 20 apples in total.

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How do you divide items equally among people?

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To divide items equally, you take the total number of items and divide it by the number of people. For example, if there are 12 cookies and 4 people, each person gets 12 ÷ 4 = 3 cookies.

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What is multiplication in the context of word problems?

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Multiplication is used to find the total when you have groups of the same size. For example, if there are 5 packs of pencils with 8 pencils each, the total is 5 x 8 = 40 pencils.

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What does it mean to find the total cost in a shopping problem?

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Finding the total cost means adding up the prices of all items purchased. For example, if one chair costs $5 and you buy 4 chairs, the total cost is 4 x 5 = $20.

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What is a key word that indicates addition?

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Key words that indicate addition include 'total', 'combined', 'together', and 'in all'.