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 something has been taken away.

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If you have 7 and lose 5, how do you find out how many you have left?

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You subtract 5 from 7. 7 - 5 = 2.

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

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'In all' means to find the total amount when combining two or more groups.

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If Mom baked 3 pies and Dad baked 2 cakes, how do you find the total?

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You add the two amounts together. 3 + 2 = 5.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a math operation where you combine two or more numbers to get a larger number.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a math operation where you take one number away from another.

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If there are 10 cows and 3 run away, how do you find out how many are left?

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You subtract the cows that ran away from the total. 10 - 3 = 7.

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What does 'joined' mean in a word problem?

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'Joined' means to come together or to add to a group.