Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

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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 is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when you combine all the numbers.

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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 if you need to add or subtract. 4. Solve the problem.

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What is a word problem?

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

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

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You have 8 apples.

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If there are 10 birds on a tree and 4 fly away, how many are left?

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There are 6 birds left.

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What is the sum of 138, 289, and 274?

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The sum is 701.

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If a store has 150 baseballs and sells 69, how many are left?

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There are 81 baseballs left.

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How do you find out how much taller one person is than another?

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Subtract the shorter person's height from the taller person's height.