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 find the total number of items?

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To find the total number of items, you add together all the items you have.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' means how many items remain after some have been taken away.

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If you have 8 butterflies and 4 are yellow, how do you find out how many are white?

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You subtract the number of yellow butterflies from the total number of butterflies: 8 - 4 = 4 white butterflies.

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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 taking one number away from another.

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

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You subtract the number of puppies given away from the total: 6 - 4 = 2 puppies left.

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What is the total if Mom baked 3 pies and Dad baked 2 cakes?

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You add the number of pies and cakes: 3 + 2 = 5 baked items.

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If Bob had 7 balls and lost 5, how do you find out how many he has now?

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You subtract the lost balls from the total: 7 - 5 = 2 balls left.

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

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'All together' means to combine all the items to find the total.