Math Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking away a number from another number. For example, if you have 10 apples and you give away 3, you have 7 apples left.

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What is addition?

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Addition is putting together two or more numbers to find a total. For example, if you have 2 oranges and you get 3 more, you have 5 oranges.

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

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'How many more' asks you to find the difference between two amounts. You subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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If Marcy had $84 and took out $39, how much does she have now?

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$45

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If there are 53 regular pencils and a total of 91 pencils, how many colored pencils are there?

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38

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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 use math to find the answer.

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What does 'total' mean?

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Total means the sum of all parts. For example, if you have 3 apples and 2 oranges, the total is 5 fruits.

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If there are 458 guests and 324 meals, how many more meals are needed?

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134

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What is the meaning of 'left' in a math problem?

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'Left' refers to what remains after some has been taken away. For example, if you have 10 candies and eat 3, you have 7 candies left.

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If Henry solved 24 problems and had 51 left, how many problems were there in total?

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75