Addition Word Problems

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What is addition?

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

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What is a word problem in math?

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

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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 perform the addition.

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What does 'total' mean in an addition problem?

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The 'total' is the final sum obtained after adding two or more numbers together.

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What is the sum of 325 and 289?

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614

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If a city has 906,977 residents and grows by 8,279, how many residents are there now?

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915,256 residents

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Ming harvested 79,055 pounds of honey and increased it by 56,559 pounds. What is his total harvest?

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135,614 pounds

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What is the total number of participants if 1,201 men and 1,389 women participated?

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2,590 participants

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What is the expected population of New York City if it was 8,363,710 and increased by 1,201,987?

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9,565,697 people

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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.