Addition and 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 you have 5 apples and you add 3 more, how many apples do you have?

Back

8 apples.

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If you have 10 candies and you eat 4, how many candies are left?

Back

6 candies.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

Back

Total means the sum or the whole amount after adding numbers together.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

Back

'More than' indicates that you need to add a certain number to another number.

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What does 'combined' mean in a word problem?

Back

'Combined' means to add two or more amounts together.

Front

If there are 12 birds in a tree and 5 more come, how many birds are there now?

Back

17 birds.

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in the form of a story or a question.

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If you have 20 stickers and you give away 7, how many do you have left?

Back

13 stickers.