Story Problem Key Words

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What does the '+' symbol represent in story problems?

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The '+' symbol represents addition, used when combining quantities.

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What does the '-' symbol represent in story problems?

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The '-' symbol represents subtraction, used when finding the difference between quantities.

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What does the 'x' symbol represent in story problems?

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The 'x' symbol represents multiplication, used when finding the total of equal groups.

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What does the '÷' symbol represent in story problems?

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The '÷' symbol represents division, used when splitting a quantity into equal parts.

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If Simon had $1085 and gave $746 to his wife, how do you find out how much he had at first?

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You add the amount given to the amount left: $746 + $746 = $1085.

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How do you find out how many blue beads Jessica has if she has 1135 beads and 604 are red?

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You subtract the number of red beads from the total: 1135 - 604 = 531 blue beads.

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If you have 4 pieces of candy split evenly into 2 bags, how do you find out how many pieces are in each bag?

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You divide the total pieces by the number of bags: 4 ÷ 2 = 2 pieces per bag.

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How do you find out how many chairs were not occupied if there are 967 chairs and 761 were occupied?

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You subtract the occupied chairs from the total: 967 - 761 = 206 chairs not occupied.

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If Nick delivers 405 newspapers in a day, how do you find out how many he delivers in 5 days?

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You multiply the daily delivery by the number of days: 405 x 5 = 2025 newspapers.

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What is a story problem?

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A story problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative format, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.