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 the problem carefully, identify the important information, decide what math operation to use (like addition or subtraction), and then solve it.

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If you have 6 apples and you eat 2, how many apples do you have left?

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4 apples

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If there are 5 birds on a tree and 2 fly away, how many birds are left on the tree?

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3 birds

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

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'In all' means to add everything together to find the total.

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If you have 3 red balloons and 2 blue balloons, how many balloons do you have in total?

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5 balloons

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking away a number from another number.

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

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6 candies

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

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'The rest' refers to what is left after some have been taken away.

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If there are 7 ducks and 3 are white, how many ducks are not white?

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4 ducks