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 find the difference between two weights?

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To find the difference between two weights, subtract the lighter weight from the heavier weight.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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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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If Ms. Basinger buys a duck weighing 2,300 grams and a chicken weighing 1,675 grams, how do you find out how much heavier the duck is?

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Subtract the weight of the chicken from the weight of the duck: 2,300 grams - 1,675 grams = 625 grams.

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What is the total distance if Ms. Henley runs 3,860 meters and Mrs. O'Neill runs 5,470 meters?

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Add the distances together: 3,860 meters + 5,470 meters = 9,330 meters.

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How do you calculate total miles flown by a pilot making multiple trips?

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Add the miles of each trip together.

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If a pilot flies 675 miles, 680 miles, and 685 miles, what is the total distance?

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675 miles + 680 miles + 685 miles = 2,040 miles.

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What does it mean to collect money for a goal?

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Collecting money for a goal means gathering funds to reach a specific financial target, like buying new equipment.