3-Digit Addition/Subtraction Word Problems

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What is 3-digit addition?

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3-digit addition is the process of adding numbers that have three digits, such as 123 + 456.

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What is 3-digit subtraction?

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3-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting one three-digit number from another, such as 789 - 234.

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How do you find the difference between two numbers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates addition; it shows that one quantity is greater than another.

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What does 'less than' mean in a word problem?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction; it shows that one quantity is smaller than another.

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If William rode 253 feet and Kate rode 108 feet, how do you find how much more William rode?

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You subtract Kate's distance from William's: 253 - 108 = 145 feet.

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What is the total when adding two numbers?

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The total is the sum of the two numbers added together.

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How do you write an equation for a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and use mathematical symbols to represent the relationships.

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What is the equation to find the total practice time of Isaac and Nicolas?

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The equation is 98 + 171 = 269 minutes.

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How do you solve a word problem step by step?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers and operations needed. 3. Write an equation. 4. Solve the equation.