2nd Grade Math Word Problems Review

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. For example, if you have 10 apples and you eat 3, you have 7 apples left.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find their total. For example, if you have 5 candies and you get 3 more, you have 8 candies in total.

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What does 'how many are left' mean?

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'How many are left' asks you to find out what remains after some have been taken away.

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If you have 72 candies and eat 25, how do you find out how many are left?

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You subtract 25 from 72. So, 72 - 25 = 47 candies left.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a math question that is written in words instead of numbers. It describes a situation that requires solving a math problem.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the numbers and what is being asked, and then use the correct math operation (addition, subtraction, etc.) to find the answer.

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What is the total?

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The total is the sum of all parts. For example, if you sell 45 cupcakes in the morning and 32 in the afternoon, the total sold is 45 + 32 = 77 cupcakes.

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What does 'gave away' mean in a math problem?

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'Gave away' means to subtract from what you originally had. For example, if Sara had 12 apples and gave away 5, she subtracts 5 from 12.

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How do you find out how many are absent in a class?

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To find out how many students are absent, subtract the number of students present from the total number of students. For example, 28 total students - 15 present = 13 absent.

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What is the difference in math?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another. For example, the difference between 10 and 4 is 6.