Addition and Subtraction One Step 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 taking one number away from another to find the difference.

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If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

8 apples

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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

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

Back

Total means the sum or overall amount after adding or combining numbers.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

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'How many more' asks for the difference between two amounts.

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If a store has 20 toys and sells 5, how many toys are left?

Back

15 toys

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If there are 15 birds in a tree and 7 fly away, how many are still in the tree?

Back

8 birds

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What is a word problem?

Back

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

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If you have 100 stickers and you buy 50 more, how many stickers do you have now?

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150 stickers