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.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

Front

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

Back

8 apples.

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

Back

6 candies.

Front

What does 'altogether' mean in a math problem?

Back

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

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

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

Front

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.

Front

If Carter has 34 baseballs and gives away some to have 14 left, how many did he give away?

Back

20 baseballs.

Front

Karleigh has 29 stickers and Sebastian has 28 stickers. How many stickers do they have together?

Back

57 stickers.

Front

Brenna has 60 letters and used 24. How many letters does she have left to use?

Back

36 letters.