Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

Front

How do you find out how much longer one person practiced than another?

Back

You subtract the shorter time from the longer time.

Front

How do you find the total number of items when combining two groups?

Back

You add the number of items in each group together.

Front

What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

Back

'Left' refers to the remaining amount after some has been taken away.

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

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

Front

If Sam has 31 cupcakes and gives away 7, how do you find out how many he has left?

Back

You subtract 7 from 31.

Front

What is the total number of goldfish if Jack saw 65 and 45 had stripes?

Back

You subtract 45 from 65 to find out how many did not have stripes.

Front

If Kate had 9 dolls and received 14 more, how do you find out how many she has now?

Back

You add 9 and 14 together.

Front

What is the sum of 44 and 28?

Back

The sum is 72.