Let's solve each of the word problems in the image step by step and explain the solutions.
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Problem 1:
"An octopus has 8 legs. How many legs do 3 octopi have all together?"
- An octopus has
8 legs.
- We want to find out how many legs
3 octopi have.
- Multiply the number of legs per octopus by the number of octopi:
\[
8 \times 3 = 24
\]
✔ Answer: 24 legs
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Problem 2:
"Roxie counted 12 clownfish. Paul counted 9 angelfish. How many more clownfish are there than angelfish?"
- Clownfish: 12
- Angelfish: 9
- To find how many
more clownfish there are, subtract:
\[
12 - 9 = 3
\]
✔ Answer: 3 more clownfish
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Problem 3:
"A ticket to Sea Station costs $3. You pay with a $5 bill. How much change will you get back?"
- Ticket cost: $3
- Amount paid: $5
- Change = amount paid – cost:
\[
5 - 3 = 2
\]
✔ Answer: $2 change
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Problem 4:
"Dolphins live in a pod. A pod has 12 dolphins in it. There are 2 pods swimming together. How many dolphins would there be?"
- One pod has 12 dolphins.
- Two pods together:
\[
12 \times 2 = 24
\]
✔ Answer: 24 dolphins
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
24 legs
2.
3 more clownfish
3.
$2 change
4.
24 dolphins
Each problem involves basic arithmetic (multiplication, subtraction) and understanding of real-world situations. The key is reading carefully and choosing the correct operation.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of first grade word problems worksheet.
