How do I know when to divide multiply add or subtract in a math word problem

A 12-foot ladder is placed 4 feet from the wall. Approximately how far up the wall will the ladder reach? A. ≈11 B. ≈16 C. ≈8

Solving exponential equations by rewriting the base for what value if b does [1/12] - 2b•12-2b+2 = 12

Factor out the GCF from the terms of the polynomial 2x3 - 5x2 + 25.

A spruce tree is approximately the shape of a cone with a slant height of 20 ft. The angle formed by the tree with the ground measures 72º. Estimate the height of the tree. Round to the nearest foot.

Gracie is making 2 batches of muffins for her school's annual bake sale. If one batch of muffins requires 1 cups of flour, how many cups of flour does Gracie need to make 2 batches of muffins?

Twenty-four soccer players, four coaches, and one equipment manager are traveling to a game in minivans. The capacity each minivan is 6 people. How many people are riding in the last minivan if the other minivans are filled to capacity?

Rita and tina make $11 an hour rita worked r hours and tina worked t hours

The box plots represent heights of students on two sports teams. Which of these inferences can you make? Students on the wrestling team tend to be taller than students on the swim team.

If $1500 is invested at an interest rate of 4.75% per year, compounded quarterly, find the value of the investment after the given number of years.

Use properties to solve 93 + (68+7)