Word Problems
What math operation is used in this problem?
The red bull is 13 years older than the white bull. The white bull is 31 years old. How old is the red bull?
addition or adding
7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 =
75
What do ( ) tell you to do in an equation?
multiply or times
What is the equation for Circumference of a circle?
What is C = Pi or 3.14 x d
Round the number to the whole number:
2.823
3
What type of word problem do you look for the "How" question at the end of the problem to set up the letter equation?
Part + Part = Whole
Rate or Ratio
2 letter uses add, subtract or multiply
a rate problem or ratio
(1/2) x (1/2) X (1/2)
(1/2)3
What will the sign in the answer be?
-7 -7
-
What is the equation to find the diameter?
d = C divided by Pi
Write the fraction with whole numbers:
.125 =
.25
125
250
Solve the following problem:
There are 29 people in the choir. 14 people in soprano. How many people sing alto?
S + A = C
14 + A = 29
A=15
(2x2)x(2x2)x(2x2x2x2) =
22 x 22 x 24 = 28
Find the answer:
(+5) -2
-10
If the diameter of a circle is 3 in., what is the circumference? Hint: draw a picture if it helps.
use the Pi button and round your answer to the hundredth.
9.42 in.
Write the fraction with whole numbers, then simplify the fraction.
4 =
.36
400 = 100
36 9
This month, Adam worked 17 more hours than last month. This month Adam worked 62 hours. How many hours did he work last month?
T = L + 17
62 = L + 17
45 = L
1
95
Solve the problem
-8 (-3) =
+24
What is the diameter of a circle if the circumference is 15mm? Hint: Draw a picture if it helps. Use the Pi button to find your answer. Round to the hundredth.
4.77mm
Solve for p
4p + 8 - 3p = 33
p + 8 = 33
p = 25
Ricky had 5 assists for every 2 turnovers. During the game, Ricky had 6 turnovers. How many assists did Ricky have?
a = (a ) t
(t )
a= (5) 6
(2)
a = 15
7x7x7x7x7x7 =
7x7x7
73
+2/3 - 1/3 =
1/3
How do I find the diameter of a circle if the circumference is 30mi? Round to the nearest hundredth.
9.55
3 w+ 2w = 3
7
3/7w + 14/7w = 3
17/7w = 3
7/17 = 3 times 7/17
w = 21/17