Adding 3 Whole Numbers - 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 does 'together' mean in math problems?

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'Together' means to combine amounts to find a total.

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If I have 2 apples and my friend gives me 3 more, how many apples do I have now?

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5 apples (2 + 3 = 5).

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to find a solution.

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How do you find the total number of items?

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You add the number of items from each person or group.

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Javier, Jayceon, and Ameerah had crayons. If Javier had 10, Jayceon had 5, and Ameerah had 5, how many crayons did they have all together?

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20 crayons (10 + 5 + 5 = 20).

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Orlando, Aracely, and Damian had treats. If Orlando had 5 cookies, Aracely had 4 mini cupcakes, and Damian had 8 pieces of candy, how many treats did they eat all together?

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17 treats (5 + 4 + 8 = 17).

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Alia, Anissa, and Ethan found jelly beans. If Alia found 9 pink, Anissa found 5 blue, and Ethan found 6 yellow, how many jelly beans did they have all together?

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20 jelly beans (9 + 5 + 6 = 20).

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Marjany, Aaron, and Asauntae built a tower. If Marjany used 7 blocks, Aaron stacked 4 blocks, and Asauntae added 5 blocks, how many blocks did they use in all?

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16 blocks (7 + 4 + 5 = 16).

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McKinzie, Roselyn, and Genesis collected rocks. If McKinzie found 3 rocks, Roselyn found 5 rocks, and Genesis found 6 rocks, how many rocks did they find?

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14 rocks (3 + 5 + 6 = 14).