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 finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is a word problem in math?

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation (addition or subtraction) to use. 4. Solve the problem. 5. Check your answer.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the sum of 56,000 and 34,953?

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90,953

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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What is the difference between 56,000 and 34,953?

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21,047

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

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If a mountain is 12,283 feet tall and another is 12,172 feet tall, what is their total height?

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24,455 feet

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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If a school needs $2,000 and has collected $1,455, how much more do they need?

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$545

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If 23,748 people attended a concert on Saturday and 7,570 more attended on Sunday, how many attended on Sunday?

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31,318 people

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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If a duck weighs 2,300 grams and a chicken weighs 1,675 grams, how much heavier is the duck?

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625 grams

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2