Math adding and subtracting 3 digit Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some have been taken away.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find their total.

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If Sara has 789 candies and gives away 345, how many does she have left?

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444

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If John has 548 apples and buys 235 more, how many apples does he have now?

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783

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A library has 567 books and 234 are fiction. How many non-fiction books are there?

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333

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A bakery sold 567 cakes on Monday and 234 on Tuesday. How many cakes did it sell in total?

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801

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If a store had 876 books and sold 432, how many books are left?

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444

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine whether to add or subtract. 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total refers to the sum or the overall amount when numbers are combined.