Operational Clue Words

Front

Find the DIFFERENCE means you should...

Back

Subtract

Front

PRODUCT is a clue that you should...

Back

Multiply

Front

To figure out 'HOW MUCH MORE' means you should...

Back

Subtract

Front

COMBINE means to...

Back

Add

Front

To find out HOW MANY ARE LEFT...

Back

Subtract

Front

If you see the word 'SUM', what operation do you perform?

Back

Add

Front

The term 'LESS' indicates you should...

Back

Subtract

Front

If a question asks for 'TOTAL', you should...

Back

Add

Front

The word 'DIVIDE' means to...

Back

Split into equal parts.

Front

If you are asked to 'INCREASE' a number, you should...

Back

Add