Basic Addition and Subtraction 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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How do you find the total number of items when given two groups?

Back

You add the number of items in each group together.

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

Back

You have 8 apples (5 + 3 = 8).

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What does it mean to 'sell' an item in a word problem?

Back

To 'sell' means to give an item to someone else in exchange for money.

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If there are 20 ducks and 5 fly away, how many ducks are left?

Back

There are 15 ducks left (20 - 5 = 15).

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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?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What is the total of 381 and 346?

Back

The total is 727 (381 + 346 = 727).

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If Maggie practiced for 100 minutes and Julia for 85 minutes, how much longer did Maggie practice?

Back

Maggie practiced 15 minutes longer (100 - 85 = 15).