Translating Word Problems to Math Equations

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What operation is represented by the keyword 'combined' in the text?

Addition

In the problem where Sarah and Jordan combine their apples, what is the value of x in the equation 2 + 5 = x?

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What mathematical operation corresponds to the keyword 'times' in the text?

Multiplication

In the problem where Alex takes five candies out of a box with twenty candies, which operation is implied by the keyword 'takes'?

Subtraction

What mathematical symbol is used to represent division in the context provided?

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Which symbol should you use in your math equation if the word problem includes the word 'more'?

Plus symbol (+)

What should you write in your equation when the word problem includes the word 'decreased'?

Subtraction symbol (-)

Which of the following words indicates that two things are being identified with each other in a math word problem?

'Total'

In a math equation, what does an equals sign represent?

Equality

When the word problem uses the term 'total,' which symbol should you include in your equation?

Plus symbol (+)

Learn how to convert word problems into mathematical equations by replacing words with appropriate math symbols. Understand the importance of the equals sign in equations and recognize keywords that indicate how to structure the equation. Master the skill of translating word problems into mathematical expressions.

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