3-Digit Addition/Subtraction Word Problems

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What is 3-digit addition?

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3-digit addition is the process of adding numbers that have three digits, such as 123 + 456.

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What is 3-digit subtraction?

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3-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting one three-digit number from another, such as 789 - 234.

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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 write an equation to find the answer.

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What does 'less than' mean in math?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '5 less than 10' means 10 - 5.

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What does 'more than' mean in math?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, '7 more than 3' means 3 + 7.

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How do you find the total of two numbers?

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To find the total, add the two numbers together. For example, 50 + 30 = 80.

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What is the equation for finding the difference between two numbers?

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The equation for finding the difference is: larger number - smaller number.

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If Sally has 317 apples and Harry has 129 less, how do you find how many apples Harry has?

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You subtract 129 from 317: 317 - 129 = 188.

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If Isaac practiced for 98 minutes and Nicolas for 171 minutes, how do you find the total practice time?

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You add the two times together: 98 + 171 = 269 minutes.

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How do you find how many more feet one person rode than another?

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Subtract the shorter distance from the longer distance.