1217_DOL_2.4B_Word Problems_Addition

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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 does it mean to have 'fewer' coins?

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Having 'fewer' coins means having a smaller number of coins compared to someone else.

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If Martha has 53 coins and Sandra has 17 fewer, how many coins does Sandra have?

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Sandra has 36 coins.

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What is the total number of coins Sandra and Martha have together if Sandra has 36 coins and Martha has 53 coins?

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They have 89 coins together.

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What is a word problem in math?

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

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How do you find the total number of items collected?

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To find the total, you add the number of items from each category together.

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If Mr. Santos' classroom collected 145 cans and a student brought in 27 tuna packs and 9 cereal boxes, what is the total?

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The total is 181 food items.

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What is the sum of 47 magnets and 37 postcards?

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The sum is 84 items.

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What does 'putting together' mean in math?

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'Putting together' means to add numbers to find a total.

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What is the first step to solve a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the numbers and what is being asked.