Word Problems

🔹 What Are Word Problems?

Word problems are math questions written in words, not just numbers.

They tell a story — and your job is to find the answer using math.

🧩 Clue to Remember

A word problem = a mini-story with a question hidden inside.

🔹 Example

Ali had 5 pencils. He bought 3 more. How many pencils does he have now?

Step 1: Find what is given → 5 and 3 pencils
Step 2: What is the question? → How many now?
Step 3: Choose the operation → Addition
Step 4: Solve → 5 + 3 = 8 pencils

💡 Why It Matters

Word problems help us use math in real life — in shopping, time, travel, and more