Addition and Subtraction 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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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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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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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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If you have 10 apples and you buy 5 more, how many apples do you have now?

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15 apples.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you have 20 candies and you give away 8, how many candies do you have left?

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12 candies.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

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It means to find the difference between two amounts.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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

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

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If a store had 100 toys and sold 30, how many toys are left?

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70 toys.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If you have 15 stickers and your friend gives you 10 more, how many stickers do you have?

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25 stickers.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the total of 7 and 5?

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12.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you have 50 marbles and lose 20, how many marbles do you have now?

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30 marbles.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1