Add and Subtract Word Problems Practice

Front

What is the process of adding two numbers together called?

Back

Addition

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What is the process of taking one number away from another called?

Back

Subtraction

Front

If a car travels 156 miles on Monday and 89 miles on Tuesday, how many miles did it travel in total?

Back

245 miles

Front

If John has 35 apples and buys 27 more, how many apples does he have in total?

Back

62 apples

Front

If Tom has 45 books and buys 15 more, how many books does he have in total?

Back

60 books

Front

If Sara has 58 marbles and gives away 23, how many marbles does she have left?

Back

35 marbles

Front

If a store had 156 books and sold 87, how many books are left in the store?

Back

69 books

Front

What is the formula for finding the total when adding two quantities?

Back

Total = Quantity 1 + Quantity 2

Front

What is the formula for finding the remaining quantity after subtraction?

Back

Remaining = Original Quantity - Quantity Given Away

Front

In a word problem, what key information should you identify first?

Back

Identify the quantities involved and the operation required (addition or subtraction).