Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total or sum.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another to find the difference.

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How do you solve a word problem involving addition?

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To solve a word problem involving addition, identify the quantities being combined, write an equation, and then calculate the sum.

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How do you solve a word problem involving subtraction?

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To solve a word problem involving subtraction, identify the quantity being taken away, write an equation, and then calculate the difference.

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What is a key phrase that indicates addition in a word problem?

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Key phrases that indicate addition include 'in all', 'together', 'combined', and 'total'.

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What is a key phrase that indicates subtraction in a word problem?

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Key phrases that indicate subtraction include 'left', 'remaining', 'after', and 'how many more'.

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If there are 8 kids in a pool and 6 more jump in, how do you represent this mathematically?

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This can be represented as 8 + 6 = 14.

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If Ruby has 12 blocks and gives away 6, how do you represent this mathematically?

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This can be represented as 12 - 6 = 6.

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What is the total number of dolls Kate has if she starts with 6 and receives 5 more?

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Kate has a total of 6 + 5 = 11 dolls.

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If Mary eats all 5 apples from her basket, how many does she have left?

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Mary has 5 - 5 = 0 apples left.