Addition/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 taking one number away from another.

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How do you find out how much longer one person practiced than another?

Back

Subtract the shorter practice time from the longer practice time.

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If a store has a certain number of items and sells some, how do you find out how many are left?

Back

Subtract the number of items sold from the original number of items.

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What is a word problem in math?

Back

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

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How do you find the total number of items when given two groups?

Back

Add the number of items in both groups together.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a math problem?

Back

'How many more' asks for the difference between two amounts.

Front

What is the sum of 381 and 346?

Back

727 cupcakes.

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If Oliver made 263 baskets last week and 312 baskets this week, how many more did he make this week?

Back

49 baskets.

Front

What is the total number of baskets Oliver made in two weeks?

Back

575 baskets.