Subtraction Word Problems without Regrouping

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking away a number from another number. It shows how many are left.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

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It asks for the difference between two amounts, showing how much larger one amount is than another.

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If I have 15 apples and I eat 8, how many apples do I have left?

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7 apples.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that describes a real-life situation.

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What does 'remain' mean in a subtraction problem?

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'Remain' means what is left after some has been taken away.

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How do you solve a subtraction word problem?

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Identify the total, the amount taken away, and subtract to find the answer.

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If there are 14 cookies and I eat 8, how many cookies are still there?

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6 cookies.

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What is the total in a subtraction problem?

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The total is the starting amount before anything is taken away.

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If I have 10 bags and my mom has 7, how many more bags do I have?

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3 more bags.

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What does 'ate' mean in a word problem?

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'Ate' means to consume or take away from the total.