Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Front

What is addition?

Back

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

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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If Max saw 7 cars and Kashe saw 6 cars, how many cars did they see altogether?

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13

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Kate had 6 dolls. Her mom gave her 5 more. How many dolls does Kate have now?

Back

11

Front

Josh has 12 books. He lost 2 books. How many books does he have now?

Back

10

Front

Ruby has 12 blocks. She gives 6 blocks to her friend. How many blocks does she have left?

Back

6

Front

There are 8 kids playing in the pool and 6 more jump in. How many kids are in the pool now?

Back

14

Front

What does 'altogether' mean in math problems?

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'Altogether' means to add up all the numbers to find the total.

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What does 'left' mean in subtraction problems?

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'Left' refers to what remains after some has been taken away.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in the form of a story or question.