Addition 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 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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How do you solve an addition word problem?

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To solve an addition word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then add the numbers together.

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What is the sum of 52 and 38?

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90

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If Amy has 38 stickers and gets 12 more, how many does she have?

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50

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What is the total number of candies if there are 58 in a jar and 15 more are added?

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73

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Jacob had 42 books and received 18 more. How many books does he have now?

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60

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If Kevin had 67 cows and bought 19 more, how many cows does he have?

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86

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What is the first step in solving an addition word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' refers to the final amount after adding all the numbers together.