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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What does it mean to find the total?

Back

Finding the total means adding all the numbers together to get one sum.

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If I have 5 apples and I get 3 more, how many apples do I have now?

Back

8 apples (5 + 3 = 8).

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If I have 10 candies and I eat 4, how many candies do I have left?

Back

6 candies (10 - 4 = 6).

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What is a word problem in math?

Back

A word problem is a math question written in words that requires you to solve it using math.

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, decide if you need to add or subtract, and then calculate.

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What is the sum of 137 and 109?

Back

246 (137 + 109 = 246).

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What is the difference between 615 and 427?

Back

188 (615 - 427 = 188).

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If Tessa found 239 shells and Michael found 152 shells, how many shells did they find together?

Back

391 shells (239 + 152 = 391).