Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

Back

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 finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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If Jon has 2,022 blocks and gives away 1,123 blocks, how do you find out how many blocks he has left?

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You subtract the number of blocks given away from the total number of blocks: 2,022 - 1,123 = 899.

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If there are 39 kids in the pool and 6 more jump in, how do you find the total number of kids?

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You add the number of kids already in the pool to the number of kids that jumped in: 39 + 6 = 45.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, determine what operation to use (addition or subtraction), and then perform the calculation.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' usually refers to what remains after something has been taken away.

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount when combining numbers.

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If Ms. Nelson has 100 cupcakes and gives away 77, how many does she have left?

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You subtract: 100 - 77 = 23 cupcakes.

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If Ben has 101 balloons and 36 fly away, how do you find out how many are left?

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You subtract the balloons that flew away from the total: 101 - 36 = 65.