Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

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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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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What does 'how much longer' mean in a word problem?

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'How much longer' asks for the difference in time or amount between two quantities.

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What does 'how much taller' mean in a word problem?

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'How much taller' asks for the difference in height between two people or objects.

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What is a total?

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A total is the sum of all parts or amounts combined together.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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If Maggie practiced for 100 minutes and Julia for 85 minutes, how do you find out how much longer Maggie practiced?

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Subtract Julia's practice time from Maggie's: 100 - 85 = 15 minutes.

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If Max is 183 cm tall and Ruby is 169 cm tall, how do you find out how much taller Max is?

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Subtract Ruby's height from Max's: 183 - 169 = 14 cm.

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If Gary needs $395 for a video game and has $318, how do you find out how much more he needs?

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Subtract the amount Gary has from the cost: 395 - 318 = $77.