Solving addition word problem knowing key words
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The document outlines a structured approach to solving mathematics word problems, consisting of two main steps: translating the problem into a numeric equation and then solving it. It provides various suggestions for each step, emphasizing the importance of comprehension, organization, and identifying key mathematical operations through specific keywords. Additionally, it encourages the use of variables and units, as well as keeping clear notes to track the solving process.
Solving addition word problem knowing key words
- 2. There are two steps for solving mathematics word problems:
- 3. Step-1: •Translate the wording into a numeric equation that combines smaller "expressions“.
- 5. Suggestions: Step-1 •Read the problem entirely Try to comprehend again and again till you feel the whole.
- 6. Suggestions: Step-2 •List information and the variables you identify For example units of measure to the variables (liters, kilometers, centimeters.)
- 8. Suggestions: Step-4 •Work in an organized manner.
- 9. Suggestions: Step-4 •organising will help you think clearly
- 10. Suggestions: Step-4 •Draw and label all graphs and pictures clearly
- 11. Suggestions: Step-4 • Note or explain each step of your process.
- 12. Suggestions: Step-4 •Small notes will help you track variables and remember their meanings
- 13. Suggestions: Step-5 •Look for the "key" words . •Certain words indicate certain Mathematical operations:
- 15. Addition: Key words + • increased by •more than •combined together •total of •Sum of •added to
- 16. Addition: Key word “increased by” x is increased by 8 x + 8
- 17. addition: Key word “more than” •x more than 5 x + 5 •7 more than x 7 + x
- 18. addition: Key word “combined together” •x and y combined together x + y • x and 8 are put together x + 8
- 19. •total of x and y x + y •Total of 8 and y 8 + y Addition: Key word “a total of ’
- 20. •Sum of x and y x + y •Sum of 5 and a number 5 + x Addition:Key word “Sum of”
- 21. • y added to x x + y • 10 added to a number x + 10 Addition: Key word “added to”
- 22. It continues…