3-Digit Addition/Subtraction Word Problems

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What is 3-digit addition?

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3-digit addition is the process of adding numbers that have three digits, such as 123 + 456.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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What is 3-digit subtraction?

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3-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting one three-digit number from another, such as 789 - 234.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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How do you find out how much more one number is than another?

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To find out how much more one number is than another, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the equation to find the total of two numbers?

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To find the total of two numbers, use the addition equation: Total = Number1 + Number2.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

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If Isaac played for 98 minutes and Nicolas for 171 minutes, how do you find out how much longer Nicolas played?

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Use the equation: 171 - 98 = 73 minutes.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means translating the words into a mathematical equation and finding the answer.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the important information.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

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How do you represent 'more than' in a math equation?

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'More than' is represented by addition or subtraction, depending on the context.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the equation to find out how many apples Harry picked if Sally picked 317 apples and he picked 129 less?

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Use the equation: 317 - 129 = 188 apples.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is a model in math?

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A model in math is a visual representation of a problem, such as a number line or bar graph.