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?

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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 'how much longer' mean in a word problem?

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'How much longer' asks for the difference between two amounts, usually requiring subtraction.

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If Maggie practiced for 100 minutes and Julia for 85 minutes, how do you find out how much longer Maggie practiced?

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Subtract Julia's practice time from Maggie's: 100 - 85 = 15 minutes.

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What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

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'In all' refers to the total amount when combining different quantities, usually requiring addition.

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How do you find the total number of items in multiple jars?

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Add the number of items in each jar together.

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If there are 3 jars with 79, 147, and 144 pieces of candy corn, how do you find the total?

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Add the pieces: 79 + 147 + 144 = 370 pieces.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem about sales?

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'Left' refers to the remaining quantity after some have been sold.

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If a store had 150 baseballs and 81 were left, how do you find out how many were sold?

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Subtract the number left from the original amount: 150 - 81 = 69 baseballs sold.