Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems

Key notes :

1️⃣ Understand the Problem First

• Read the problem carefully.
• Identify what is given and what is asked.
• Look for numbers, keywords, and clues in the question.

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2️⃣ Identify the Operation

• Addition (+) – Look for words like:
  total, sum, altogether, combined, more, increase
• Subtraction (−) – Look for words like:
  left, remaining, difference, fewer, decrease
• Multiplication (×) – Look for words like:
  each, every, in all, groups, repeated, times
• Division (÷) – Look for words like:
  shared, divided, per, out of, equal parts, left for each

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3️⃣ Translate Words into Numbers

• Write a math sentence using the numbers and operation.
• Example: There are 5 baskets with 8 apples each. How many apples in all?
  Math sentence: 5 × 8 = 40

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4️⃣ Solve Step by Step

• Solve carefully one step at a time.
• Check if your answer makes sense in the context of the problem.

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5️⃣ Check Your Answer

• Re-read the problem and verify the solution.
• Ask: “Does my answer answer the question asked?”

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6️⃣ Tips for Solving Word Problems

• Draw a picture or diagram if it helps.
• Circle important numbers and keywords.
• For multi-step problems, solve one part at a time.
• Write the units (apples, rupees, meters) in your answer.

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7️⃣ Examples of Keywords

Operation	Keywords
Addition	total, sum, altogether, more, increase
Subtraction	left, remaining, difference, fewer, decrease
Multiplication	each, every, in all, groups, times
Division	shared, divided, per, out of, equal parts

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