Addition and Subtraction Word Problem Practice

Front

What is the result of subtracting a smaller number from a larger number?

Back

The result is called the difference.

Front

If Chippy has 33 Skittles and Elfie has 58 Skittles, how do you find out how many more Skittles Elfie has than Chippy?

Back

Subtract Chippy's Skittles from Elfie's: 58 - 33 = 25.

Front

What does it mean to have 'fewer' in a word problem?

Back

'Fewer' indicates a subtraction operation, meaning you take away a certain number from a total.

Front

How do you solve a word problem that involves finding a total after some have been removed?

Back

Add the number of items remaining to the number of items removed.

Front

What is the sum of 18, 13, and 16?

Back

The sum is 47.

Front

How can you represent the phrase '8 fewer books' mathematically?

Back

If Elfie has 30 books, Chippy has 30 - 8 = 22 books.

Front

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving addition?

Back

Identify the quantities involved and determine what is being asked.

Front

In the equation 63 - 48 = ?, what is the difference?

Back

The difference is 15.

Front

What is a key strategy for solving multi-step word problems?

Back

Break the problem down into smaller, manageable steps.

Front

How do you find the total number of elves that played in the snow if some flew away?

Back

Add the number of elves remaining to the number that flew away.