Add and Subtract Word Problems Practice

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What is the process of adding two numbers together called?

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Addition

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CCSS.1.NBT.C.4

CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the process of taking one number away from another called?

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Subtraction

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If a car travels 156 miles on Monday and 89 miles on Tuesday, how many miles did it travel in total?

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245 miles

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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If John has 35 apples and buys 27 more, how many apples does he have in total?

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62 apples

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If Tom has 45 books and buys 15 more, how many books does he have in total?

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60 books

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If Sara has 58 marbles and gives away 23, how many marbles does she have left?

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35 marbles

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If a store had 156 books and sold 87, how many books are left in the store?

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69 books

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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What is the formula for finding the total when adding two quantities?

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Total = Quantity 1 + Quantity 2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the formula for finding the remaining quantity after subtraction?

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Remaining = Original Quantity - Quantity Given Away

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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In a word problem, what key information should you identify first?

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Identify the quantities involved and the operation required (addition or subtraction).

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7