Math Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is taking away a number from another number. For example, if you have 5 apples and you give away 2, you have 3 apples left.

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If Tom has 9 marbles and gives away 3, how many does he have left?

Back

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Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is putting together two or more numbers to find a total. For example, if you have 2 apples and you get 3 more, you have 5 apples.

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If Mike has 10 toy cars and gives away 2, how many does he have left?

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Front

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

Back

It means you need to find out how many items remain after some have been taken away.

Front

If there are 18 students in a class and 7 are absent, how many are present?

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Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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If there are 12 birds on a tree and 5 fly away, how many are left?

Back

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Front

What is the first step to solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

Front

If Emily has 8 crayons and gives away 3, how many does she have left?

Back

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