Word Problem in Addition and Subtraction

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Word Problem in Addition and Subtraction

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Word Problem in Addition ​

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Note:

1. Try as much as possible to read through the question, understand it before any attempt is made to solve the problem.

2. And you must always subtract. See example in the next slide​

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By what number is 345 more than 496

Solution: 496

-345

151​

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Now do this: I have 250 more than Uche who has 650. How much do I have?​

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​Solution:

650

-250​

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Word Problem in Subtraction

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Note:

1. Try as much as possible to read through the question, understand it before any attempt is made to solve the problem.

2. And you must always subtract. See example in the next slide

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Example: A trader has 647 eggs. If 258 out of this are sold. How many more eggs has she left?

solution:​

647

-258​

​ 389

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Now do these:

What is the result, if 738 is subtracted from 959?​

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Goodluck!​

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