Subtraction Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one number away from another.

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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If you have 76 socks and 33 are white, how do you find out how many are not white?

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You subtract the number of white socks (33) from the total number of socks (76).

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How do you find out how many cows are left if a farmer has 184 and takes 97 away?

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You subtract the number of cows taken (97) from the total number of cows (184).

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What is the result of 115 pencils minus 82 pencils?

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The result is 33 pencils left.

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If a flower market has 132 tulips and a florist buys 80, how do you find out how many tulips are left?

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You subtract the number of tulips bought (80) from the total number of tulips (132).

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What is change in a money transaction?

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Change is the amount of money returned to a buyer after they pay for something.

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If Edward pays 82p for a drink with a £1 coin, how do you find his change?

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You subtract the cost of the drink (82p) from the amount paid (£1 or 100p).

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What is the subtraction sentence for the problem: 'There are 76 socks, 33 are white'?

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76 - 33 = 43.

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What is the subtraction sentence for the problem: 'A farmer has 184 cows, takes 97 to a new field'?

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184 - 97 = 87.