Word problems 1st grade

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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How do you find the total number of items?

Back

To find the total number of items, you add together all the items you have.

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If you have 3 apples and you get 2 more, how many apples do you have?

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5 apples.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' means to add a certain number to another number.

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If you have 10 candies and you eat 3, how many candies are left?

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7 candies.

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What does 'less than' mean in a word problem?

Back

'Less than' means to subtract a certain number from another number.

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If you have 8 balloons and 2 pop, how many balloons do you have left?

Back

6 balloons.

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What is addition?

Back

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

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What is subtraction?

Back

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

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If you have 5 toy cars and you buy 3 more, how many toy cars do you have?

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8 toy cars.