Subtraction and Addition 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 has 7 cars and Tara has 6 cars, how many cars do they have altogether?

Back

13 cars

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If Linda has 10 cupcakes and gives away 7, how many does she have left?

Back

3 cupcakes

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If Kate has 6 dolls and her mom gives her 2 more, how many dolls does she have now?

Back

8 dolls

Front

If Josh has 12 books and loses 2, how many books does he have now?

Back

10 books

Front

If there are 8 kids in the pool and 6 more jump in, how many kids are in the pool now?

Back

14 kids

Front

What does 'altogether' mean in math problems?

Back

'Altogether' means the total amount when combining numbers.

Front

What does 'left' mean in subtraction problems?

Back

'Left' refers to the amount remaining after some has been taken away.

Front

What is the sum of 5 and 3?

Back

8