Basic Addition and 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 taking one number away from another.

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If you have 6 apples and you buy 4 more, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

10 apples

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

Back

7 candies

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What does 'altogether' mean in math problems?

Back

'Altogether' means to find the total amount after combining numbers.

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If Mrs. Davis has 6 windows and Mrs. Roe has one less, how many windows does Mrs. Roe have?

Back

5 windows

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If there are 13 towels and you pick up 7, how many towels are left?

Back

6 towels

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What is the sum of 8 and 8?

Back

16

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If Olivia read 2 books on Monday, 3 on Tuesday, and 4 on Wednesday, how many books did she read in total?

Back

9 books

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If Jose has $15 and saves $5, how much does he have left to spend?

Back

$10