Subtraction Word Problems (Comparing)

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is taking away a number from another number.

Front

What does 'fewer' mean?

Back

'Fewer' means a smaller number of something.

Front

If you have 10 apples and you give away 3, how many apples do you have left?

Back

7 apples.

Front

What is the question asking when it says 'How many more'?

Back

It is asking for the difference between two amounts.

Front

If there are 5 birds and 2 fly away, how many birds are left?

Back

3 birds.

Front

What does 'more' mean in math problems?

Back

'More' means a larger number of something.

Front

If Jake has 8 candies and Lily has 5, how many fewer candies does Lily have than Jake?

Back

3 fewer candies.

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words.

Front

If there are 12 cookies and you eat 4, how many cookies are left?

Back

8 cookies.

Front

What is the first step to solve a subtraction word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully.