Subtraction and Addition Word Problems

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is taking away a number from another number.

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is putting together two or more numbers to find a total.

Front

If you have 10 apples and you eat 2, how many apples do you have left?

Back

8 apples.

Front

If you have 5 candies and your friend gives you 3 more, how many candies do you have now?

Back

8 candies.

Front

What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

Back

'Left' means how many are remaining after something is taken away.

Front

What does 'more' mean in a word problem?

Back

'More' means an increase in the number, usually by adding.

Front

If there are 4 birds on a tree and 2 fly away, how many birds are left?

Back

2 birds.

Front

If you have 7 toy cars and you buy 2 more, how many toy cars do you have now?

Back

9 toy cars.

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that tells a story.

Front

If there are 10 kids playing and 3 go home, how many kids are still playing?

Back

7 kids.