Subtraction Word Problem

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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 'left' mean in subtraction problems?

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'Left' refers to the amount remaining after some has been taken away.

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If I have 10 apples and I give away 3, how many apples do I have left?

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7 apples.

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What is the keyword in subtraction problems?

Back

The keyword is often 'left' or 'remain'.

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How do you write a subtraction equation?

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A subtraction equation is written as: total - amount taken = amount left.

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If there are 20 birds and 5 fly away, how many birds are left?

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15 birds.

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What does 'loses' mean in a subtraction context?

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'Loses' means to have something taken away or to decrease in amount.

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If I have 15 candies and I eat 4, how many candies do I have left?

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11 candies.

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What is a word problem?

Back

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

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If I catch 8 fish and release 3, how many fish do I have now?

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5 fish.