Understanding Word Problems (+/-)
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Mathematics
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is subtraction?
Back
Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It is represented by the symbol '-'. For example, in the equation 5 - 2 = 3, 2 is subtracted from 5.
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CCSS.2.OA.A.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine which operation to use in a word problem?
Back
Look for keywords in the problem. Words like 'how many more', 'left', or 'fewer' often indicate subtraction, while 'total', 'combined', or 'in all' suggest addition.
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CCSS.1.OA.A.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Sarah tosses a football 10 meters which is 2 meters farther than Jose. How far did Jose throw his football?
Back
Jose threw his football 8 meters (10 - 2 = 8).
Tags
CCSS.2.MD.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What operation do these words help you solve? 'How many more?'
Back
Subtraction.
Tags
CCSS.2.OA.A.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Mrs. Wright receives 2 boxes of books. One box has 157 books and the other box has 28 fewer books than box one. How many books are in box 2?
Back
Box 2 has 129 books (157 - 28 = 129).
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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7
CCSS.3.NBT.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What operation do these words help you solve? 'In total'
Back
Addition.
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CCSS.1.OA.A.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Josh had $15.00 to spend at the movie theater. He spent $8.50 on a movie ticket, $3.50 on a box of popcorn, and $1.75 on a soda. How much money did Josh have left?
Back
Josh had $1.25 left ($15.00 - $8.50 - $3.50 - $1.75 = $1.25).
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CCSS.6.NS.B.3
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