Word Problems Flashcard

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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 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' means the sum or the whole amount of something.

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If Sue has some markers and Megan has 12 markers, how do you find out how many markers Sue has if they have 26 markers in all?

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You subtract the number of markers Megan has from the total: 26 - 12 = 14.

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What operation do you use to find out how many more items one person has than another?

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You use subtraction.

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If Alex has 19 red toy cars and a total of 35 cars, how do you find out how many blue cars he has?

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You subtract the number of red cars from the total: 35 - 19 = 16.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' refers to the amount remaining after some has been taken away.

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If Lexi had 63 grapes and ate some, how do you find out how many grapes she ate?

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You subtract the number of grapes left from the original amount: 63 - 48 = 15.

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What is the equation for finding out how many toys Trevor sold if he had 56 toys and 29 left?

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The equation is 56 - ? = 29.

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What does 'sold' mean in a word problem?

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'Sold' means to have given something away in exchange for money.