Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

Back

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

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

Back

'Altogether' means to find the total amount when combining numbers.

Front

If I have 5 apples and I get 3 more, how many apples do I have now?

Back

8 apples.

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If I have 10 candies and I eat 4, how many candies do I have left?

Back

6 candies.

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires solving.

Front

How do you find out how much longer one activity is than another?

Back

Subtract the shorter time from the longer time.

Front

If there are 15 birds in a tree and 5 fly away, how many are left?

Back

10 birds.

Front

What does 'how many more' mean in a question?

Back

It asks for the difference between two amounts.

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If I have 12 stickers and I give 3 to my friend, how many do I have left?

Back

9 stickers.