Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

How can you check your subtraction?

• By adding the difference to the smaller number to see if it equals the larger number.

• By multiplying the smaller number by the difference.

• By subtracting the larger number from the smaller number.

• By dividing the larger number by the smaller number.

How can you check your addition?

• By reversing the operation and subtracting the sum from one of the original numbers.

• By adding the numbers again to see if the sum is the same.

• By multiplying the sum by two and checking if it matches the original numbers.

• By dividing the sum by one of the original numbers to see if it gives the other number.

What is the sum of 987,654 and 9,672?

• 997,326

• 996,326

• 998,326

• 995,326

How do you solve an addition word problem?

• Identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then add the numbers together.

• Subtract the numbers to find the difference.

• Multiply the numbers to find the product.

• Ignore the numbers and guess the answer.

What is the difference between two numbers?

• The sum of the two numbers.

• The result of multiplying the two numbers.

• The result of subtracting one number from another.

• The average of the two numbers.

What is subtraction?

• Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

• Subtraction is the process of adding two numbers together to get a sum.

• Subtraction is the method of multiplying two numbers to find a product.

• Subtraction is the technique of dividing one number by another to find a quotient.

What is a remainder in subtraction?

• The result of adding two numbers together.

• The number that is left after dividing one number by another.

• The remainder is what is left after subtracting one number from another.

• The total amount before any subtraction occurs.

What is a word problem in math?

• A mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving.

• A simple arithmetic question without any context.

• A question that only involves numbers and calculations.

• A problem that can be solved using only graphs.

What does it mean to withdraw money from a bank?

• To deposit money into your bank account.

• To take out a certain amount of money from your bank account.

• To transfer money to another account.

• To check your account balance.

How do you solve a subtraction word problem?

• Identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

• Add the two numbers together to find the total.

• Ignore the context and just subtract the first number from the second.

• Estimate the answer by rounding the numbers before subtracting.