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 mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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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 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when combining two or more quantities.

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If Ben has 4 cupcakes and Mary has 6 cupcakes, how many cupcakes do they have altogether?

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10 cupcakes

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What is the sum of 24 and 48?

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72

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If Mrs. Mashburn has 8 stickers and Hank has 7 stickers, how many stickers do they have in all?

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15 stickers

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The bakery has 381 chocolate cupcakes and 346 vanilla cupcakes. How many total cupcakes does the bakery have?

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727 cupcakes

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If Sammy found 10 seashells and Paul found 4 seashells, how many seashells did they find altogether?

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14 seashells

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What is the symbol for addition?

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The symbol for addition is '+'.