Word problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and perform calculations 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, determine what is being asked, and then use appropriate mathematical operations to find the solution.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of items when combining two groups?

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You would use addition to find the total number of items when combining two groups.

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If you have 48 muffins and need to box them into dozens, how many boxes do you need?

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4 boxes (since 48 divided by 12 equals 4).

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What is division used for in word problems?

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Division is used to determine how many groups can be made or how many items each group will receive when sharing equally.

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How do you find the difference in a word problem?

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To find the difference, you subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is the total number of scissors if you start with 35 and add 49 more?

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84 scissors (35 + 49 = 84).

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If Alyssa had 141 dimes and spent 87, how many does she have left?

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54 dimes (141 - 87 = 54).

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What does 'sharing equally' mean in a word problem?

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Sharing equally means dividing a total amount into equal parts so that each person or group receives the same amount.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.