Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

Back

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

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What is subtraction?

Back

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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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and write an equation to find the answer.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total refers to the sum or overall amount when numbers are added together.

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What does 'difference' mean in math?

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Difference refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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

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7 apples.

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If you start with 15 candies and receive 5 more, how many candies do you have now?

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20 candies.

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What is the equation to find out how many more you need?

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Total needed - Amount you have = Amount you need.

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If a class has 30 students and 5 leave, how many are left?

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25 students.

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What is an example of a word problem involving addition?

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If you have 5 books and your friend gives you 3 more, how many books do you have in total?