Word Problem Key Words

Front

What is the key word that indicates you should add?

Back

sum

Front

What operation is associated with the key word 'sum'?

Back

addition

Front

Which key word indicates that you should subtract?

Back

how many more

Front

What operation is associated with the key word 'altogether'?

Back

addition

Front

What operation would you use to find out how many cars remain after some are raced down the ramp?

Back

subtraction

Front

What is a common key word that suggests a total amount?

Back

total

Front

What key word indicates a comparison between two quantities?

Back

difference

Front

What operation would you use if the key word is 'combined'?

Back

addition

Front

What key word suggests you need to find the leftover amount?

Back

remain

Front

What operation is indicated by the key word 'less'?

Back

subtraction