Addition & 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 buy 3 more, how many apples do you have now?

Back

8 apples.

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

Back

6 candies.

Front

What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

Back

'Altogether' means the total amount after adding or combining numbers.

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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 situation.

Front

If Mrs. Smith planted 20 seeds on Monday and 30 seeds on Friday, how many seeds did she plant in total?

Back

50 seeds.

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If there are 15 students in a class and 3 students leave, how many students are left?

Back

12 students.

Front

What is the equation for adding two numbers?

Back

The equation is written as A + B = C, where A and B are the numbers being added and C is the total.

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What is the equation for subtracting two numbers?

Back

The equation is written as A - B = C, where A is the number being subtracted from, B is the number being taken away, and C is the result.