Word Problems Key Words

Front

What operation do these words help you solve? (e.g., total, sum, together)

Back

addition

Front

What operation do these words help you solve? (e.g., difference, less, take away)

Back

subtraction

Front

What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

Back

The final amount after adding numbers together.

Front

What does 'difference' mean in a word problem?

Back

The result of subtracting one number from another.

Front

If you see the word 'more' in a problem, what operation should you use?

Back

addition

Front

If you see the word 'fewer' in a problem, what operation should you use?

Back

subtraction

Front

What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

Back

It means to add all the numbers together.

Front

What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

Back

It usually indicates subtraction, showing what remains.

Front

If a problem says 'combined', what operation do you use?

Back

addition

Front

If a problem says 'how many more', what operation do you use?

Back

subtraction