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?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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What does the equal sign (=) mean?

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The equal sign means that the values on both sides are the same.

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What is a word problem?

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

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers and operations needed. 3. Write an equation. 4. Solve the equation.

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What is the first step in solving an addition word problem?

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Identify the total amount and the parts being added together.

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction word problem?

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Identify the total amount and the part that is being taken away.

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If you have 3 apples and you get 2 more, how many apples do you have?

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5 apples (3 + 2 = 5).

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

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6 candies (10 - 4 = 6).

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

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'Less than' indicates subtraction in a word problem.