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.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

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

Front

If you have 5 apples and you get 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

8 apples.

Front

If you have 10 balloons and 4 fly away, how many do you have left?

Back

6 balloons.

Front

What does 'in all' mean in a math problem?

Back

It means to find the total number after adding.

Front

If you start with 7 candies and eat 2, how many candies do you have left?

Back

5 candies.

Front

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

Front

If you have 9 marbles and you give away 3, how many do you have now?

Back

6 marbles.

Front

What does 'gave' mean in a math problem?

Back

It means to subtract from the total.

Front

If you have 4 dolls and your friend gives you 2 more, how many dolls do you have now?

Back

6 dolls.