Addition and Subtraction Word Problems, Estimate

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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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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 (addition or subtraction) to use. 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What does it mean to estimate in math?

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Estimating means to find an approximate value rather than an exact answer, often by rounding numbers.

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If a library has 358 fiction books and 65 more autobiography books, how many autobiography books does it have?

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423

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What is the difference between two numbers?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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If Mr. Tom has 384 pear trees and Mr. Raimi has 238, how do you find the difference?

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Subtract: 384 - 238 = 146.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to represent numbers visually.

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How can you use a number line to estimate?

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You can use a number line to see which whole numbers are closest to the numbers you are working with.