Addition and 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 involving addition?

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Identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then add the numbers together.

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How do you solve a word problem involving subtraction?

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Identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is a key phrase that indicates addition in a word problem?

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Key phrases include 'in total', 'combined', 'altogether', and 'more than'.

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What is a key phrase that indicates subtraction in a word problem?

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Key phrases include 'left', 'remaining', 'less than', and 'fewer'.

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If a store has 5,300 items and sells 3,710, how do you find the number of items left?

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Subtract the number of items sold from the total: 5,300 - 3,710 = 1,590.

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If 23,748 people attended a concert on Saturday and 7,570 more attended on Sunday, how do you find the total for Sunday?

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Add the number of attendees on Saturday to the additional attendees: 23,748 + 7,570 = 31,318.

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How do you find the difference in cost between two items?

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Subtract the cost of the less expensive item from the cost of the more expensive item.

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If a fundraiser sold 456 tickets in the first week and 789 in the second week, how do you find the total tickets sold?

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Add the tickets sold in both weeks: 456 + 789 = 1,245.