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?

Back

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 does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates addition; it means to add a certain amount to a number.

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What does 'less than' mean in a word problem?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction; it means to take away a certain amount from a number.

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What is the sum of 1,669 and 347?

Back

The sum is 2,016.

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What is the estimated difference of 4,698 and 829 when rounded to the nearest hundred?

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The estimated difference is 3,900.

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How do you find the total attendance at an event over two days?

Back

Add the number of attendees from both days together.

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What is the sum of 32,537 and 207,492?

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The sum is 240,029.

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What is the sum of 1,560 and 13,298?

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The sum is 14,858.