Math Word Problems Flashcard

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking away a number from another number. For example, if you have 5 apples and you give away 2, you have 3 apples left.

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What is addition?

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Addition is putting together two or more numbers to find the total. For example, if you have 3 oranges and you get 2 more, you have 5 oranges in total.

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If Lisa has 18 marbles and loses 4, how many does she have left?

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14

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If there are 11 ducks and 4 more join, how many ducks are there in total?

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15

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If there are 20 birds and 5 fly away, how many are left?

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15

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If Emma has 10 stickers and gives away 3, how many does she have now?

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7

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If there are 12 cookies and 8 are eaten, how many are left?

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4

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total means the sum or the whole amount when you add numbers together.

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What does 'left' mean in math problems?

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Left refers to what remains after something is taken away.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to find a solution.