Word problems (addition and subtraction).

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in the form of a story or a real-life situation.

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What does addition mean?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What does subtraction mean?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine if you need to add or subtract. 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If Frederick had 89 rocks and lost 27, how do you find out how many he has left?

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You subtract 27 from 89: 89 - 27 = 62.

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If Spencer spent $52 on a glove and $15 on a bat, how do you find the total amount spent?

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You add the two amounts: 52 + 15 = 67.

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What is the total number of pieces of paper used if 15 blue and 41 white were used?

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You add the two amounts: 15 + 41 = 56.

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If an artist has 57 brushes and 33 are big, how do you find the number of little brushes?

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You subtract the number of big brushes from the total: 57 - 33 = 24.

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How do you find out how many more push-ups Luis needs to do to break the record?

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You subtract the number of push-ups he can do from the record: 93 - 72 = 21.

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What is the sum of 15 and 41?

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The sum is 56.