Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

Back

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.

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If Sarah has 188 pounds of dog food and George eats 392 pounds in total, how do you find out how much he ate in February?

Back

You subtract the amount eaten in January from the total: 392 - 188 = 204.

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How do you find the total number of beads Bella has after receiving more from her sister?

Back

You add the number of beads she had to the number she received: 285 + 366 = 651.

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What does it mean to find the difference between two numbers?

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Finding the difference means subtracting one number from another to see how much more one number is than the other.

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How many more chairs does the school have than tables if there are 193 chairs and 125 tables?

Back

You subtract the number of tables from the number of chairs: 193 - 125 = 68.

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What is the total score if the Houston Rockets scored 137 points in one game and 109 in another?

Back

You add the scores from both games: 137 + 109 = 246.

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If Tessa found 239 shells and Michael found 152 shells, how do you find the total number of shells they found together?

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You add the number of shells each found: 239 + 152 = 391.

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What is a word problem in math?

Back

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

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What is the first step to solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.