Add and subtract decimals: word problems
Add and subtract decimals: word problems
What you'll learn
- Identify the relevant information (numbers and operations) needed to solve decimal addition and subtraction word problems with at least 80% accuracy.
- Solve multi-step word problems involving addition and subtraction of decimals, showing all work, and achieving a correct answer on at least 3 out of 4 problems.
- Explain the steps taken to solve a decimal word problem, using mathematical vocabulary (e.g., sum, difference, decimal point, place value), in a written explanation that is clear and logically organized for at least 2 assigned problems.
- Apply estimation strategies to check the reasonableness of solutions to decimal addition and subtraction word problems, justifying whether the answer is reasonable or not in at least 3 out of 4 problems.
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Leo buys a comic for $3.50 and a snack for $1.25. How much did he spend in total?
Mia has $5.00. She buys a juice for $2.75. How much change does she get back?
Sam buys a pen for $1.50 and a notebook for $2.25. He pays with a $5 bill. What is his change?
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Add and subtract decimals: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
What will I learn in Add and subtract decimals: word problems?
You'll be able to: Identify the relevant information (numbers and operations) needed to solve decimal addition and subtraction word problems with at least 80% accuracy; Solve multi-step word problems involving addition and subtraction of decimals….
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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.