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

Back

8 apples.

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If you have 10 candies and you eat 4, how many candies are left?

Back

6 candies.

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

Back

It asks for the difference between two amounts.

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

Back

It asks for the remaining amount after some have been taken away.

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If there are 12 birds in a tree and 5 fly away, how many are left?

Back

7 birds.

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If you start with 20 and give away 5, what is the new total?

Back

15.

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What is a word problem?

Back

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

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, and decide whether to add or subtract.