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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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and what is being asked, then use addition or subtraction to find the answer.

Front

If Sam has 31 cupcakes and gives away 7, how do you find out how many he has left?

Back

You subtract 7 from 31: 31 - 7 = 24.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

Back

It means you need to subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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If a puppy weighed 8 pounds and now weighs 62 pounds, how do you find out how much it grew?

Back

You subtract the original weight from the current weight: 62 - 8 = 54.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

Back

It means you need to add the numbers together.

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If Tate has 44 pieces of bubble gum and Corey has 28, how do you find out how many they have altogether?

Back

You add the two amounts: 44 + 28 = 72.

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How do you find out how many items were sold if you know the starting amount and the remaining amount?

Back

You subtract the remaining amount from the starting amount.

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If a store had 150 baseballs and 80 are left, how many were sold?

Back

You subtract 80 from 150: 150 - 80 = 70.