Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Flashcard

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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?

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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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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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If a farmer has 879 oranges and sells 485, how do you find out how many oranges he has left?

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You subtract the number of oranges sold (485) from the total oranges (879): 879 - 485 = 394.

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How do you find the total number of items sold?

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To find the total number of items sold, you add the number of items sold in the morning to the number sold in the afternoon.

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What operation would you use to find out how many books are left after borrowing?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many books are left after borrowing.

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If there are 555 students and 250 parents at a festival, how do you find the total number of people?

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You add the number of students (555) to the number of parents (250): 555 + 250 = 805.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and understand what is being asked.

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What does 'about how many' mean in a word problem?

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'About how many' means you should estimate the answer rather than calculate it exactly.