Addition 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 a word problem?

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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 an addition word problem?

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To solve an addition word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then add the numbers together.

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What does 'combined amount' mean?

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'Combined amount' refers to the total sum obtained by adding two or more quantities together.

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If Alex sent 403 texts and Sam sent 362 texts, how many texts did they send together?

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765 texts.

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What is the total size of apps if one is 238 kb, another is 784 kb, and the last is 414 kb?

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1,436 kb.

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How do you find the total number of items from different groups?

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Add the number of items in each group together.

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What is the combined number of votes if 961 people voted for chocolate chip, 724 for oatmeal, and 883 for raisin?

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2,568 votes.

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If Faye has 413 pictures in one album, 946 in another, and 464 in the last, how many pictures does she have in total?

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1,823 pictures.

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What is the importance of reading the question carefully in a word problem?

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Reading carefully helps to understand what is being asked and ensures that the correct operation (addition) is used.