One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one simple operation, such as addition or subtraction.

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How do you solve a subtraction word problem?

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To solve a subtraction word problem, identify the total amount, the amount taken away, and subtract the second number from the first.

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How do you solve an addition word problem?

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To solve an addition word problem, identify the amounts being combined and add them together.

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What is the whole in a subtraction equation?

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The whole is the number you start with before any are taken away.

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If Todd has 16 pieces of candy and gives away 12, how many does he have left?

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4

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If there are 18 children on a bus and 4 get off, how many are left?

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14

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If Jill collects 9 seashells and then collects 5 more, how many does she have now?

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14

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In the equation 12 - 4 = 8, what is the whole?

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12

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If Mel gets 7 points and Jessie gets 8 points, how many points do they have together?

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15

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What operation do you use to find out how many are left after giving some away?

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Subtraction.