2nd Grade 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 finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

Back

Total refers to the sum or result obtained when two or more numbers are added together.

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What does 'difference' mean in math?

Back

Difference refers to the result obtained when one number is subtracted from another.

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

Back

8 apples (5 + 3 = 8)

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

Back

6 candies (10 - 4 = 6)

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem that is presented in the form of a story or a real-life situation.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine whether to add or subtract. 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What is the sum of 37 and 45?

Back

82 (37 + 45 = 82)

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What is the difference between 24 and 21?

Back

3 (24 - 21 = 3)