Math Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is taking away a number from another number. For example, if you have 5 apples and you give away 2, you have 3 apples left.

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What is addition?

Back

Addition is putting together two or more numbers to find the total. For example, if you have 2 oranges and you get 3 more, you have 5 oranges.

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If there are 5 ducks and 3 swim away, how many are left?

Back

2 ducks are left.

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If you have 4 cookies and eat 1, how many are left?

Back

3 cookies are left.

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If John has 3 apples and Mary gives him 2 more, how many does he have now?

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John has 5 apples.

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If Lisa has 3 marbles and gives 1 to her friend, how many does she have now?

Back

Lisa has 2 marbles.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a math question written in words that requires you to solve it using math operations.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total means the sum or the whole amount when you add numbers together.

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If there are 3 red balloons and 2 blue balloons, how many balloons are there in total?

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There are 5 balloons in total.

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What is the meaning of 'left' in math problems?

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'Left' refers to what remains after some has been taken away.