Addition & 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.

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What is subtraction?

Back

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

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If Tatum has 4 pieces of gum and Ta'Coria has 6, how many pieces do they have altogether?

Back

4 + 6 = 10

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Jackson has 7 game cards and gives away 2. How many does he have left?

Back

7 - 2 = 5

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Jaiden has 4 cookies and his mom gives him 2 more. How many cookies does he have now?

Back

4 + 2 = 6

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Mrs. Kaylor had 6 marbles and lost 3. How many does she have now?

Back

6 - 3 = 3

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There were 5 turtles and 3 went into the pond. How many are left on the grass?

Back

5 - 3 = 2

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What does 'altogether' mean in math problems?

Back

'Altogether' means to add up all the numbers to find the total.

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What does 'left' mean in subtraction problems?

Back

'Left' refers to how many remain after some have been taken away.

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires solving.