Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

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

Back

The result is called the difference.

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If you have a certain amount of money and you spend some, how do you find out how much you have left?

Back

You subtract the amount spent from the original amount.

Front

What is the process of combining two or more quantities to find a total called?

Back

This process is called addition.

Front

In a word problem, how can you identify what operation to use?

Back

Look for keywords: 'total' or 'combined' indicates addition; 'left' or 'remaining' indicates subtraction.

Front

How do you calculate the total number of items sold if you know the initial quantity and the remaining quantity?

Back

Subtract the remaining quantity from the initial quantity.

Front

What is the term for a problem that involves real-life scenarios requiring mathematical solutions?

Back

These are called application-based problems.

Front

If a person practices for a certain amount of time and another person practices for less time, how do you find the difference in their practice times?

Back

Subtract the shorter practice time from the longer practice time.

Front

What does it mean if one quantity is 'fewer than' another quantity?

Back

It means to subtract the difference from the larger quantity.

Front

How can you express the relationship between two quantities in a word problem?

Back

You can express it using equations or inequalities.

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What is a common strategy for solving word problems?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the question, and determine the operations needed.