One Step 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 finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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If you have 5 apples and you get 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

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What does the word 'total' mean in math?

Back

Total means the sum or the result of adding numbers together.

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What does the word 'difference' mean in math?

Back

Difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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If there are 7 birds on a tree and 2 more come, how many birds are there now?

Back

9 birds

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If you have 15 stickers and you lose 5, how many stickers do you have left?

Back

10 stickers

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem that is written in the form of a story or a sentence.