Single Step Word Problems (+ and -)

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What is a single step word problem?

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A single step word problem is a math problem that requires only one operation (addition or subtraction) to find the answer.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine if you need to add or subtract. 4. Perform the operation. 5. Write down the answer.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of students in multiple schools?

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You would use addition to find the total number of students.

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If a bakery has 381 chocolate cupcakes and 346 vanilla cupcakes, how many more chocolate cupcakes are there?

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35 cupcakes.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving money?

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Identify the amounts of money involved and determine if you need to add or subtract.

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How do you find out how much more one item costs than another?

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Subtract the cost of the cheaper item from the cost of the more expensive item.

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What does it mean to raise money for a project?

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To raise money means to collect funds needed to pay for a project or event.

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If a city needs $50,000 to build a skating rink and has raised $17,823, how do you find out how much more is needed?

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Subtract the amount raised from the total cost: $50,000 - $17,823 = $32,177.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.