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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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and write an equation to find the answer.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total refers to the sum or overall amount when numbers are added together.

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What does 'difference' mean in math?

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Difference refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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If a movie theater has 710 seats and 158 are red, how many are not red?

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552 seats are not red (710 - 158 = 552).

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In a word problem, what does 'the rest' usually refer to?

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'The rest' refers to what is left after accounting for the known quantities.

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How can you check your answer in addition?

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You can check your answer by adding the numbers again or by using subtraction to see if the total matches.

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What is a key step in solving subtraction problems?

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A key step is to ensure you are subtracting the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation to solve.