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 involving addition?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, and determine what you need to find. Then, add the numbers together.

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How do you solve a word problem involving subtraction?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, and determine what you need to find. Then, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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Identifying keywords that indicate whether to add or subtract, such as 'total', 'left', 'more than', or 'fewer'.

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Example of an addition word problem: If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

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You have 8 apples in total (5 + 3 = 8).

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Example of a subtraction word problem: If there are 10 cookies and you eat 4, how many cookies are left?

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There are 6 cookies left (10 - 4 = 6).

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What does 'more than' indicate in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates that you should add the numbers together.

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What does 'fewer than' indicate in a word problem?

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'Fewer than' indicates that you should subtract one number from another.

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How can you check your answer after solving a word problem?

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You can check your answer by reversing the operation: if you added, subtract to see if you get back to the original number, and vice versa.