One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one simple step, usually involving addition or subtraction.

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How do you solve a one-step word problem?

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To solve a one-step word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, and decide whether to add or subtract.

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Blake had some paper airplanes. Then he made 7 more. Now he has 14. How many paper airplanes did Blake start with?

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7

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There were 16 kittens. 12 of the kittens fell asleep. How many did not fall asleep?

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4

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Ally had 20 jellybeans. She gave away 15 of them. How many does she have left now?

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5

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Mary had 14 stuffed animals. Don has half that amount. How many stuffed animals does Don have?

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7

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There were 24 flags for flag football. 12 of the flags are yellow. The rest are red. How many red flags are there?

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12

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What does 'addition' mean in math?

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

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What does 'subtraction' mean in math?

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

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What is the total of 5 and 3?

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8