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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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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What does 'in the beginning' mean in a word problem?

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'In the beginning' refers to the starting amount or situation before any changes happen.

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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 of candy.

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

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18 boys are left.

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If 24 more flowers bloom and there are now 41 flowers, how many were there before?

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17 flowers were in the garden in the beginning.

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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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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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If there are 23 cupcakes and 11 are eaten, how many are left?

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12 cupcakes are still on the table.

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What does 'more' mean in a word problem?

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'More' means to add to the existing amount.