Math Word Problems

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What is a math word problem?

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A math word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires interpretation and problem-solving skills to find a solution.

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How do you solve a subtraction word problem?

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To solve a subtraction word problem, identify the total amount, the amount being taken away, and subtract the second number from the first.

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If I have 192 apples and gave out 79 to 5th grade, how many apples would I have left?

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113 apples.

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What is the process to solve an addition word problem?

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To solve an addition word problem, identify the quantities being combined and add them together.

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Mrs. Garee picked up 292 shells in the morning and 324 shells in the afternoon. How many shells did she pick up in all?

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616 shells.

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What does it mean to multiply in a word problem?

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Multiplication in a word problem often indicates that a quantity is being repeated a certain number of times.

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Humberto and Jose scored 6 goals worth 3 points each. How many points did they score?

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18 points.

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How do you determine the total number of items in a word problem?

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To determine the total number of items, you may need to add or combine quantities given in the problem.

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Henry solved 24 of his homework problems. There were 51 left to do. How many math problems were there on his homework sheet?

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75 problems.

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What is the formula for calculating total value in a word problem involving money?

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Total value = Number of items × Value per item.