Addition and Subtraction Word Problem Practice

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

Front

If you have 8 apples and you get 6 more, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

14 apples.

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If you have 12 candies and you give away 7, how many candies do you have left?

Back

5 candies.

Front

What does it mean to give something away in a word problem?

Back

It means to subtract the amount given from the total you originally had.

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, determine what is being asked, and perform the correct operation (addition or subtraction).

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

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

Front

If 8 elves flew away and there are 14 left, how many elves were there originally?

Back

22 elves.

Front

What is the equation for 63 minus 48?

Back

63 - 48 = 15.

Front

If Chippy had 12 donuts and now has 5, how many did he give away?

Back

7 donuts.