Word problems with addition and subtraction

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

Front

If Lisa has 40 candies and gives away 15, how many does she have left?

Back

Lisa has 25 candies left.

Front

A farmer has 50 cows and sells 18. How many cows does he have now?

Back

The farmer has 32 cows left.

Front

There are 28 students in a class. If 9 are absent, how many are present?

Back

There are 19 students present.

Front

Tom has 23 marbles and buys 12 more. How many marbles does he have now?

Back

Tom has 35 marbles.

Front

If Sarah has 15 apples and gives away 7, how many does she have left?

Back

Sarah has 8 apples left.

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

Front

How do you solve a word problem?

Back

To solve a word problem, read carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and perform the calculations.

Front

What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

Back

'Left' refers to the remaining amount after some has been taken away.