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Which math symbol should you use when you see the word 'decreased' in a word problem?
Minus symbol (-)
What should you use in a math equation when you see the word 'total'?
Plus symbol (+)
When a word problem states 'gives,' which math symbol should you include?
Equals symbol (=)
If a word problem includes the word 'more,' what operation should you apply?
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Which math symbol corresponds to the word 'takes' in a word problem?
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What is the correct math operation to use for the keyword 'combined'?
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In Example 2, which symbol represents multiplication in the mathematical expression?
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What operation does the keyword 'takes' represent in Example 3?
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What is the correct mathematical expression for the scenario 'Sarah has two apples and Jordan has five apples'?
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Which keywords indicate that a mathematical equation should be set up to find out how many candies are left in Example 3?
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