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 finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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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 quantities, indicating subtraction.

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' refers to the sum of all quantities involved, indicating addition.

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If Oliver made 263 baskets last week and 312 this week, how many more baskets did he make this week?

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49 baskets

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If Oliver made 263 baskets last week and 312 this week, how many total baskets did he make?

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575 baskets

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Maggie practiced her flute for 100 minutes and Julia for 85 minutes. How much longer did Maggie practice?

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15 minutes

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There are 3 jars of candy corn with 79, 147, and 144 pieces. How many pieces are there in total?

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370 pieces

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The bakery has 381 chocolate cupcakes and 346 vanilla cupcakes. How many more chocolate cupcakes are there?

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35 cupcakes