Word problems are where things get really interesting. You'll need to use your _critical thinking skills_ to figure out what's going on and how to solve the problem. For example, imagine you're on a road trip and you drive 250 miles north, but then you drive 120 miles south – how far are you from your starting point?
To solve this problem, you'll need to subtract the distance traveled south from the distance traveled north. So, 250 - 120 = 130 miles – you're 130 miles away from where you started! It's like being a math detective, solving mysteries one problem at a time.
Another example might involve money – let's say you have $50 in your wallet, but you spend $20 on lunch and then $15 on a snack. How much money do you have left? You'll need to subtract the amount spent from the initial amount, which gives you $50 - $20 - $15 = $15 – you've got $15 left!
Integer Operations Word Problems Maze Activity 6.3D (Adding and
