Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and write an equation to find the answer.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates addition; it means to add a certain amount to a number.

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What does 'less than' mean in a word problem?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction; it means to take away a certain amount from a number.

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If a team scores 56 points in one game and 27 points in another, how do you find the difference in points scored?

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Subtract the points scored in the second game from the points scored in the first game: 56 - 27 = 29 points.

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How do you find out how many items are left after giving some away?

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Subtract the number of items given away from the total number of items.

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What is the total weight of two animals if one weighs 625 lbs and the other weighs 580 lbs?

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Add the weights together: 625 + 580 = 1,205 lbs.

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If you have $213 and take out $137, how do you find out how much money you have left?

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Subtract the amount taken out from the total amount: 213 - 137 = 76 dollars.

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction word problem?

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Identify the total amount and the amount to be subtracted.