Add/Subtract Clue Words

Front

What operation would you use to find out how many more items are needed if you already have some?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What does the phrase 'TAKE AWAY' indicate in mathematical terms?

Back

Subtract

Front

What does the term 'SUM' refer to in mathematics?

Back

Addition

Front

If you start with a certain number of items and use some, which operation helps you find out how many are left?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What operation would you use to combine two quantities together?

Back

Addition

Front

In a word problem, if it asks for 'HOW MANY ARE LEFT', which mathematical operation should you use?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the result of adding two numbers called?

Back

Sum

Front

If Mrs. Little needs a total of 10 books and has 4, how many more does she need?

Back

6 (10 - 4 = 6)

Front

What is the mathematical term for the number you get when you subtract one number from another?

Back

Difference

Front

In a problem where you have 15 pencils and give away 5, how would you find out how many you have left?

Back

Subtract 5 from 15.