Addition Word Problems

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

Front

What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

Back

'In all' means to find the total amount after combining different quantities.

Front

If you have 3 apples and you get 2 more, how many apples do you have?

Back

5 apples.

Front

What is the sum of 4 and 5?

Back

9.

Front

How do you write an addition sentence?

Back

An addition sentence shows the numbers being added and the total, like 2 + 3 = 5.

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to find a solution.

Front

If there are 6 birds on a tree and 4 more come, how many birds are there now?

Back

10 birds.

Front

What is the total of 1, 2, and 3?

Back

6.

Front

How can you check your addition?

Back

You can check your addition by counting the total again or using subtraction.

Front

What does 'more' mean in a word problem?

Back

'More' means to add to the existing amount.