1st grade 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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What does 'total' mean?

Back

Total means the sum or amount when two or more numbers are added together.

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If you have 10 apples and you get 3 more, how many apples do you have?

Back

10 + 3 = 13 apples.

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers.

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, and decide whether to add or subtract.

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What does 'together' mean in math?

Back

Together means to combine or add amounts.

Front

If Kira has 3 cats and 2 more come, how many cats are there now?

Back

3 + 2 = 5 cats.

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What is a math expression?

Back

A math expression is a combination of numbers and operations (like + or -) that shows a calculation.

Front

If you have 5 pencils and get 3 more, how many do you have?

Back

5 + 3 = 8 pencils.