Word Problem Key Words (1).

Front

What does the word 'remain' mean in a word problem?

Back

It means to find out how many are left after some have been taken away.

Front

If Gabe had 13 cars and raced 6, how many cars does he have left?

Back

13 - 6 = 7

Front

What does the phrase 'have left' indicate in a word problem?

Back

It indicates that you need to subtract to find out how many are remaining.

Front

What operation do you use for the key word 'total'?

Back

Addition.

Front

What operation do you use for the key word 'fewer'?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

Which key word tells you to add?

Back

Total, in all.

Front

Which key word tells you to subtract?

Back

Fewer, longer, taller, and other 'er' words.

Front

If Tom had 15 baseball cards and gave away 6, how many does he have now?

Back

15 - 6 = 9

Front

What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

Back

It means to add everything together.

Front

What is the result of 13 - 6?

Back

7.