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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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What is a sum?

Back

A sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What is a difference?

Back

A difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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If you have 2,806 cheeseburgers and 1,679 non-cheeseburgers, how do you find the total number of burgers?

Back

Add 2,806 and 1,679 to find the total: 2,806 + 1,679 = 4,485.

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What is the total number of adults if the population is 538,381 and there are 148,170 children?

Back

Subtract the number of children from the total population: 538,381 - 148,170 = 390,211.

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How do you find the total number of items collected over two months?

Back

Add the number of items collected in each month together.

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What number must be added to 14,056 to get 38,773?

Back

Subtract 14,056 from 38,773: 38,773 - 14,056 = 24,717.

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How do you find the total number of paper clips if you have different sizes?

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Add the number of each size of paper clips together.