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 the form of a story or a real-life situation.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the important information. 3. Decide what you need to find out. 4. Write an equation or expression. 5. Solve the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does 'more' mean in a word problem?

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'More' means to add to the existing amount.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' means the amount remaining after some has been taken away.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If there are 29 bees and 13 more come, how many bees are there now?

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42 bees.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If there are 41 flowers after 24 bloom, how many were there before?

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17 flowers.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Jessica had 45 pieces of candy and ate 18, how many does she have left?

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27 pieces.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If 29 girls are playing and 17 more come, how many girls are there?

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46 girls.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If 30 boys were playing soccer and 12 left, how many are left?

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18 boys.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1