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

Back

15 apples.

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If you have 20 candies and you give away 8, how many candies do you have left?

Back

12 candies.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

Back

It asks for the difference between two amounts.

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What does 'how many left' mean in a word problem?

Back

It asks for the remaining amount after some have been taken away.

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If there are 15 birds and 10 more come, how many birds are there now?

Back

25 birds.

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If you have 50 stickers and you lose 20, how many stickers do you have now?

Back

30 stickers.

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires solving.

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If a box has 30 toys and you add 10 more, how many toys are in the box?

Back

40 toys.