7th Grade Math

GLE 0706.1.6 Read and interpret the language of mathematics and use written/oral communication to

express mathematical ideas precisely.

Reading Math 201

Identify Key Information

Look for key words.

During a recent Super Bowl, an

estimated 12.4 million pounds of

potato chips were consumed. This

was 3.1 million pounds more than

the number of pounds of tortilla

chips consumed. How many pounds

of tortilla chips were consumed?

Write the important information in one sentence.

The number of pounds of potato chips was 3.1 million

pounds more than the number of pounds of tortilla chips.

Replace any phrases with numbers that you know.

12.4 million was 3.1 million more than the number of

pounds of tortilla chips.

Practice

Write the important information in one sentence. Replace any phrases with

numbers that you know. Do not solve the problem.

1. BASEBALL Last year, Scott attended 13 Minnesota Twins baseball
   games. This year, he attended 24. How many more games did he
   attend this year?


2. HOT AIR BALLOONS Miyoki paid $140 for a four-hour hot air balloon
   ride. The cost of each hour was the same. Find the cost per hour of
   the ride.

The potato chips were 3.1 million

pounds more than the tortilla chips.

The word this refers to the

number of pounds of potato chips.

Have you ever tried to

solve a long word

problem and didn’t know

where to start? Start

by reading the problem

carefully.

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