Addition and Subtraction 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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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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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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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a word problem involving addition?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, and determine what you need to find. Then, add the numbers together.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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How do you solve a word problem involving subtraction?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, and determine what you need to find. Then, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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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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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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

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'How much more' asks for the difference between two amounts, indicating that you should subtract the smaller amount from the larger amount.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' refers to the sum of all amounts combined, indicating that you should add the numbers together.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If a duck weighs 2,300 grams and a chicken weighs 1,675 grams, how do you find out how much heavier the duck is?

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Subtract the weight of the chicken from the weight of the duck: 2,300 - 1,675 = 625 grams.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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How do you find the number of visitors in October if you know the total visitors and the visitors in September?

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Subtract the number of visitors in September from the total visitors: Total - September visitors = October visitors.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant numbers.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3