Mixed Operations Word Problems

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What is a mixed operations word problem?

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A mixed operations word problem is a math problem that requires the use of more than one mathematical operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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How do you find the total distance traveled if you run a certain distance each day for several days?

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Multiply the distance run each day by the number of days.

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If you have a total number of items and want to share them equally among a group, what operation do you use?

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You use division to find out how many items each person gets.

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What is the formula to find out how much money you earned if you know your starting amount and your total amount?

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Subtract the starting amount from the total amount.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items if each item has the same price?

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Multiply the price of one item by the number of items.

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If you want to save a certain amount of money over a number of weeks, how do you find out how much to save each week?

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Divide the total amount you want to save by the number of weeks.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more items you need to reach a total?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many more items are needed.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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How can you check if your answer to a word problem is correct?

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You can check your answer by plugging it back into the problem to see if it makes sense.

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What does it mean to split something equally?

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To split something equally means to divide it into equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount.