Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the important information, decide what math operation to use, and then calculate the answer.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' means what remains after some have been taken away or used.

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If you have 6 and give away 4, how many do you have left?

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2

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What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

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'In all' means the total amount when you add things together.

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If Mom baked 3 pies and Dad baked 2 cakes, how many things did they bake in all?

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5

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What does 'how many' ask in a word problem?

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'How many' asks for a count or total of something.

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If you have 10 cows and 3 ran off, how many are still in the barn?

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7

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What does 'lost' mean in a word problem?

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'Lost' means that something is no longer in your possession.

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If Bob had 7 balls and lost 5, how many does he have left?

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2