Add or Subtract? 2nd Grade Word Problems

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What is addition?

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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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How do you solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, determine if you need to add or subtract, and then perform the calculation.

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

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'More than' indicates that you should add to find the total.

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What does 'fewer than' mean in a word problem?

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'Fewer than' indicates that you should subtract to find the difference.

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If there are 10 apples and you buy 5 more, how many apples do you have now?

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10 + 5 = 15 apples.

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If you have 20 candies and give away 5, how many candies do you have left?

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20 - 5 = 15 candies.

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What is the total of 100 and 50?

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100 + 50 = 150.

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If a toy costs 30 dollars and you have 10 dollars, how much more do you need?

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30 - 10 = 20 dollars.

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What is the difference between 80 and 30?

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80 - 30 = 50.