Compare to Solve Probems

Question 1

If you see the phrase "how many times more" in a problem, what operation do you use to solve?

Accepted Answer

Division, Multiplication (x)

Question 2

Ben made 16 cupcakes. This is two times as many his sister made. How many did his sister make?

Accepted Answer

8 cupcakes

Question 3

There are 5 fewer puppies than kittens. There are 9 kittens. How many puppies are there?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 4

A letter that can be used to represent a number such as "t" can also be called a _____________.

Accepted Answer

variable

Question 5

In the equation: 26-12=14 ... the number "26" is the _______ and the number "12" is the ______.

Accepted Answer

minuend, subtrahend

Question 6

If you see the phrase "how many more" in a problem, what operation will you use to solve?

Accepted Answer

Subtraction (-), Addition (+)

Question 7

If you see the phrase "twice as many" in a problem, which operation will you use to solve?

Accepted Answer

Division, Multiplication (x)

Question 8

If you see the phrase "how much less" in a problem, what operation will you use to solve?

Accepted Answer

Addition (+), Subtraction (-)

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