Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Flashcard

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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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If Sara has 625 apples and gives away 37, how do you find out how many apples she has left?

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You subtract 37 from 625: 625 - 37 = 588.

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How do you find the total number of items left in a store after some are sold?

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You subtract the number of items sold from the total number of items in the store.

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What is the equation to find out how many books are left in a library if some are borrowed?

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You subtract the number of borrowed books from the total number of books: Total books - Borrowed books.

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If Team A has 28 students and Team B has 32, how do you find the number of students in Team C if there are 85 students in total?

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You subtract the number of students in Team A and Team B from the total: 85 - (28 + 32) = 25.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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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 solve it.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' refers to the remaining amount after some has been taken away.

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What is the total number of oranges a farmer has after selling some?

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You subtract the number of oranges sold from the total harvested: Total harvested - Oranges sold.