Addition and Subtraction Story Problems

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 taking one number away from another.

Front

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

Back

5 + 3 = 8 apples.

Front

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

Back

10 - 4 = 6 candies.

Front

What does 'altogether' mean in math problems?

Back

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

Front

If Mary has 2 crayons and John has 3 crayons, how many crayons do they have together?

Back

2 + 3 = 5 crayons.

Front

What is the result of 7 - 2?

Back

7 - 2 = 5.

Front

If you have 12 cookies and give away 5, how many do you have left?

Back

12 - 5 = 7 cookies.

Front

What does 'left' mean in subtraction problems?

Back

'Left' refers to the amount remaining after something is taken away.

Front

If you start with 15 balloons and lose 5, how many balloons do you have now?

Back

15 - 5 = 10 balloons.