Mixed Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

Front

If you have 5 apples and you get 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

8 apples.

Front

If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

Back

6 candies.

Front

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

Back

It means to subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Front

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

Back

It means to subtract the number taken away from the original number.

Front

If you have 7 balloons and you lose 2, how many balloons do you have now?

Back

5 balloons.

Front

If you start with 12 cookies and bake 5 more, how many cookies do you have?

Back

17 cookies.

Front

What is the sum of 4 and 6?

Back

10.

Front

What is the difference between 9 and 3?

Back

6.