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 math problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life situation.

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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 does 'together' mean in a word problem?

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'Together' means to combine amounts to find a total.

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If Sandy has 18 books and Jason has 33 books, how many books do they have together?

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51 books

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What is the sum of 25, 16, and 34?

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75

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If Tim had 20 nickels and got 35 more, how many nickels does he have now?

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55 nickels

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What does 'more' mean in a word problem?

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'More' indicates that you need to add to the existing amount.

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If there are 37 maple trees and 25 more are planted, how many will there be in total?

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62 maple trees

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What is the total number of watermelons if Sandy grew 18 and Dan grew 41?

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59 watermelons