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WORD PROBLEMS


 


Unit Overview

In this unit, you will be choosing equations for word problems.  Look closely at the key words to help you decide to add, subtract, multiply, or divide. 


 Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division


Use ADDITION to put "together" two or more amounts.

 

 

Example Addition Word Problem:

A large company is hosting a conference. So far, 364 people from the United States have signed up, as well as 754 people from other countries. What is the total number of people who have signed up?


The total number of people who signed up for the conference is 1,118.


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Use SUBTRACTION to find the DIFFERENCE. When subtracting, "take away" one quantity from another quantity.


 Example Subtraction Word Problem:

 

Sweets Baking Company had 873 eggs. Then employees used 3 eggs to make peach cobbler. How many eggs are left?

There are 870 eggs left.



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Use MULTIPLICATION to FIND the amount for MANY when given the amount for one.


Example Multiplication Word Problem:

 

A candy factory makes 4 pieces of candy each day. How many pieces of candy will the factory make in 4 days?

4 × 4 = 16

The candy factory will make 16 pieces of candy in 4 days.

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Use DIVISION to FIND the amount for ONE when given the amount for many.

 



Example Division Word Problem:

It takes 3 stamps to mail a package. If Greg has 12 stamps, how many packages can he mail?

12 ÷ 3 = 4

Greg can mail 4 packages.



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Student Practice

  Word Problems Addition Worksheet
   
  Word Problems Subtraction Worksheet
   
  Word Problems Multiplication Worksheet
   
  Word Problems Division Worksheet