Grade 3 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 in math?

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

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (addition, subtraction, etc.). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What is the sum of 243 and 389?

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632

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If Jordan read 485 pages last month and 391 pages this month, how many pages did he read altogether?

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876 pages

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How many M&Ms are there if there are 24 red, 32 blue, and 46 yellow?

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102 M&Ms

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If Jayden shoveled snow for 119 minutes and played for 220 minutes, how long was he outside?

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339 minutes

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What is the total value of a donation of $482 and $249?

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$731

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What does 'altogether' mean in a math problem?

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'Altogether' means to find the total amount by adding numbers together.

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What is a total?

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A total is the final amount you get after adding numbers together.