Word Problem Key Words (1).

Front

What does 'have left' mean in a word problem?

Back

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

Front

What operation do you use for the keyword 'sum'?

Back

Addition.

Front

If Tom had 15 baseball cards and gave away 6, how many does he have left?

Back

15 - 6 = 9.

Front

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

Back

It asks for the difference between two amounts.

Front

If there are 25 students and only 15 cookies, how many more cookies are needed?

Back

10 more cookies are needed.

Front

What operation do you use for the keyword 'altogether'?

Back

Addition.

Front

If Arianna saw 20 pets and 12 were cats, how many were dogs?

Back

20 - 12 = 8 dogs.

Front

What does 'gave away' mean in a word problem?

Back

It indicates subtraction from the total amount.

Front

What is the keyword that indicates you need to add two numbers together?

Back

Sum.

Front

What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

Back

It refers to what remains after some has been taken away.