Understanding Word Problems
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Beginner Explanation
A word problem is a real-life situation written in sentences. To solve it:
1. Read the entire problem once without doing any calculations.
2. Highlight or underline the specific question that is being asked.
3. List the quantities that are given and assign variables to the unknown quantities.
4. Translate the sentences into a single mathematical expression or equation, often involving only one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division).
5. Solve the equation and write the answer in a complete sentence that answers the original question.
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Quick Quiz
Single Choice Quiz
Beginner
What is $3$ more than $x$?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
If Julia has twice as many apples as Tom, and Tom has $x$ apples, how many apples does Julia have?
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Thinking Challenge
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Intermediate
Think About This
If the square of a number is $49$, what are the possible numbers?
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Challenge Quiz
Single Choice Quiz
Advanced
Solve for $x$ in $2x + 3 = 7$.
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