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How Do You Determine Which Operations to Use in a Word Problem? Instructional VideoHow Do You Determine Which Operations to Use in a Word Problem? Instructional Video
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How Do You Determine Which Operations to Use in a Word Problem?

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Word problems can be tricky. Lucky for you there are key words that can help you identify the operation needed to successfully complete any word problem. This tutorial helps you pick out key words and what those words indicate in terms of mathematical operations. Great example problems are included.

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addition, division, multiplication, subtraction, word problems, math applications, real-world applications

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pre algebra, word problems, determine an operation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, understanding word problems, math
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:54
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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