Subtraction Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one number away from another.

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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 a subtraction word problem?

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To solve a subtraction word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being taken away, and perform the subtraction.

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If you have 10 apples and give away 3, how many do you have left?

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7 apples.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

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'How many more' asks for the difference between two amounts.

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If there are 20 birds and 5 fly away, how many are left?

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15 birds.

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What is the total number of pages David needs to read?

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64 pages.

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If David read 46 pages, how many pages does he have left to read?

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18 pages.

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How much more money does Gary need to buy the video game system?

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$77.

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If there were 82 people on the train and 28 got off, how many are left?

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55 people.