Math Word Problems

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What is a math word problem?

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A math word problem is a question that involves a real-life scenario where you need to use math to find the answer.

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How do you find the total number of items when some are added together?

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You add the numbers together. For example, if you have 5 apples and get 3 more, you have 5 + 3 = 8 apples.

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What does 'take away' mean in math?

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'Take away' means to subtract. For example, if you have 10 candies and you take away 4, you have 10 - 4 = 6 candies left.

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If you have 24 homework problems solved and 51 left, how do you find the total?

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You add the solved problems to the remaining problems: 24 + 51 = 75 problems.

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What is the first step to solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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How do you estimate the total of two numbers?

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Round each number to the nearest ten and then add them. For example, 13 + 28 can be estimated as 10 + 30 = 40.

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What operation do you use when you give something away?

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You use subtraction. For example, if you have 9 cups of icing and give away 4, you subtract: 9 - 4 = 5 cups left.

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What is the total if you sold 425 magazines and 275 newspapers?

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You add them together: 425 + 275 = 700 reading materials.

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What does the word 'total' mean in math?

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'Total' means the sum or the overall amount when you add numbers together.

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How do you solve a problem that asks for 'how many are left'?

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You subtract the number taken away from the original amount.