Math adding and subtracting 3 digit 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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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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What is a three-digit number?

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A three-digit number is a number that has three places, ranging from 100 to 999.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total refers to the sum or overall amount when numbers are added together.

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If a car travels 678 kilometers and then 345 kilometers, how do you find the total distance?

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You add the two distances: 678 + 345 = 1023 kilometers.

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If John has 548 apples and buys 235 more, how do you find out how many apples he has now?

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You add the apples he has to the apples he buys: 548 + 235 = 783 apples.

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What does 'left' mean in a subtraction problem?

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'Left' refers to the amount remaining after some has been taken away.

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If a farmer had 789 chickens and sold 345, how do you find out how many chickens he has left?

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You subtract the sold chickens from the total: 789 - 345 = 444 chickens.

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How do you find out how many toys are left in a store after some are sold?

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You subtract the number of toys sold from the total number of toys: 678 - 345 = 333 toys.