Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

Back

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 taking one number away from another.

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If you have 5 apples and you get 3 more, how many apples do you have now?

Back

8 apples

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

Back

6 candies

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What does the '+' sign mean?

Back

The '+' sign means to add or combine numbers.

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What does the '-' sign mean?

Back

The '-' sign means to subtract or take away numbers.

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If you have 15 balloons and 7 pop, how many balloons do you have left?

Back

8 balloons

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If you have 20 marbles and you find 10 more, how many marbles do you have now?

Back

30 marbles

Front

What is a word problem in math?

Back

A word problem is a math question written in words that requires solving using math operations.

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, decide whether to add or subtract, and then calculate.