Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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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 solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, determine what is being asked, and then use mathematical operations to find the solution.

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount when combining quantities.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one quantity away from another.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation that combines two or more quantities to find their total.

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What does 'remaining' mean in a word problem?

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'Remaining' refers to what is left after some quantity has been taken away or used.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that splits a quantity into equal parts or groups.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents repeated addition of the same number.

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If Mike has 32 ice cubes and needs to divide them equally into 8 cups, how many ice cubes will each cup have?

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4 ice cubes.

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If Vanessa received $11 and spent $7, how much money does she have left?

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$4.

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