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          Word Problem Strategy

  • Read the problem carefully. Re-read.
  • Focus on the question.  
  • Identify what they are really asking.
  • Look for and circle key words
    sum
    total
    all together
    about
    difference
    how much
    how much more
    how much less

  • Look for and underline key facts.  
  • Ignore unnecessary information.
  • Draw a picture of the problem.
  • Select the correct operation(s)
  • Accurately perform the computation.
  • Double check your work.
  • Have you answered the question?  
  • Does your answer make sense?
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7th Grade Mathematics
math·e·mat·ics  
"math-'ma-tiks

The science of numbers.
The science of number operations.
The science of interrelations.
The science of combinations.
The science of generalizations.
The science of abstractions.
The science of space configurations.
The science of structure.
The science of measurement.
The science of transformations.

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What is the sum of x + 8 and 4x - 3?

    A. 4x + 11
    B. 4x + 5
    C. 5x + 11
    D. 5x + 5
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