Word Problems with Addition and Subtraction

Which words in a word problem suggest that you should use addition?

• Multiply, divide

• Have left, remaining

• In all, altogether, total

• Difference, how many more

If you have $20 and buy items costing $3 and $5, what is the total cost?

• $7

• $5

• $10

• $8

What operation would you use to find out how much money is left after spending?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

After spending $8 from $20, how much money do you have left?

• $12

• $10

• $15

• $18

What is a helpful strategy to solve word problems?

• Ignoring key words

• Using drawings and symbols

• Only using mental math

• Guessing the answer