Addition & 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 taking one number away from another.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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If you have 10 apples and you buy 5 more, how many apples do you have now?

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15 apples.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you have 20 candies and you give away 8, how many candies do you have left?

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12 candies.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'fewer' mean in math problems?

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'Fewer' means a smaller number or amount.

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What does 'more' mean in math problems?

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'More' means a larger number or amount.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, determine what is being asked, and then use addition or subtraction to find the answer.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is a total?

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The total is the sum of all parts or amounts combined.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If a store has 50 toys and sells 20, how many toys are left?

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30 toys.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in the form of a story or sentence.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1