Subtraction Word Problems without Regrouping

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking away a number from another number. It shows how many are left.

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

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It means you need to subtract to find out what remains after some have been taken away.

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If you have 9 apples and you give away 4, how many do you have left?

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5 apples.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that tells a story.

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What does 'more than' mean in a math problem?

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It means to add or compare two amounts.

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If you have 10 candies and your friend has 7, how many more candies do you have than your friend?

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3 more candies.

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What is the first step to solve a subtraction word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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If there are 20 balloons and 10 pop, how many are left?

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10 balloons.

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What does 'left' mean in subtraction?

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'Left' refers to what remains after some have been taken away.

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If you have 15 toys and you lose 10, how many toys do you have left?

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5 toys.