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

Back

8 apples

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

Back

6 candies

Front

What does it mean to 'give away' in a word problem?

Back

To 'give away' means to subtract the amount from what you originally have.

Front

If you have 7 balloons and 2 pop, how many balloons do you have left?

Back

5 balloons

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem that is written in the form of a story or a sentence.

Front

If you have 12 blocks and you lose 3, how many blocks do you have now?

Back

9 blocks

Front

What is the total of 4 and 5?

Back

9

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If you have 3 dolls and your friend gives you 2 more, how many dolls do you have?

Back

5 dolls