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 taking one number away from another.

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

Back

'How many more' asks for the difference between two amounts.

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If Tessa found 239 shells and Michael found 152 shells, how do you find the total number of shells they found?

Back

You add the two numbers: 239 + 152 = 391.

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How do you find out how many more chairs than tables a school has?

Back

You subtract the number of tables from the number of chairs.

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If a school has 193 chairs and 125 tables, how many more chairs does it have?

Back

193 - 125 = 68.

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What is the total amount of money Mila and Macy saved together?

Back

You add Mila's savings and Macy's savings: 436 + 397 = 833.

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How do you find out how many points Charles scored in the second round?

Back

You subtract the points scored in the first round from the total points: 987 - 529 = 458.

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If Bella has 285 beads and her sister gives her 366 more, how do you find the total number of beads?

Back

You add the two amounts: 285 + 366 = 651.

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What is a word problem?

Back

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