Addition and Subtraction Word Problems #2

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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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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, determine what is being asked, and choose the correct operation (addition or subtraction).

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If a store has 150 items and sells some, how do you find out how many are left?

Back

Subtract the number of items sold from the total number of items.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

Back

It means to find the difference between two numbers using subtraction.

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If Jett has 25 comic books and Ethan has 19, how do you find out how many more Jett has?

Back

Subtract 19 from 25: 25 - 19 = 6.

Front

What is the total if you add 11 points and 36 points?

Back

The total is 11 + 36 = 47 points.

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How do you find out how many items are left after giving some away?

Back

Subtract the number of items given away from the total number of items.

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If there are 65 fish and 45 have stripes, how do you find out how many do not have stripes?

Back

Subtract the number of striped fish from the total number of fish: 65 - 45 = 20.

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What is a key step in solving addition and subtraction word problems?

Back

Identifying the correct operation to use based on the question asked.