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 then perform the calculations.

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What is a total?

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A total is the sum of all parts or amounts combined together.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means to combine all the amounts to find the total.

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If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have now?

Back

You have 8 apples now (5 + 3 = 8).

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

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You have 6 candies left (10 - 4 = 6).

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What is a key word that indicates addition in a word problem?

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Key words for addition include 'total', 'combined', 'together', and 'in all'.

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What is a key word that indicates subtraction in a word problem?

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Key words for subtraction include 'left', 'remaining', 'fewer', and 'how many more'.

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How do you find out how much taller one person is than another?

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To find out how much taller one person is than another, subtract the shorter person's height from the taller person's height.