2nd Grade Math Word Problems Review

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. For example, if you have 10 apples and you give away 3, you have 7 apples left.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find their total. For example, if you have 5 oranges and you get 3 more, you have 8 oranges in total.

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How do you find out how many are left?

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To find out how many are left, you subtract the number that left from the total number. For example, if there are 20 birds and 5 fly away, you do 20 - 5 = 15 birds left.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total means the sum or the whole amount when you add numbers together. For example, if you have 2 apples and 3 apples, the total is 5 apples.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words instead of numbers. It describes a situation that you need to solve using math.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the numbers and what is being asked, and then use addition or subtraction to find the answer.

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What is the difference between 'how many are left' and 'how many are added'?

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'How many are left' usually involves subtraction, while 'how many are added' involves addition.

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If there are 28 students in a class and 15 are present, how many are absent?

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13 students are absent.

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If a bakery sold 45 cupcakes in the morning and 32 in the afternoon, how many cupcakes did they sell in total?

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77 cupcakes were sold in total.

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If a library has 60 books and 15 are borrowed, how many books are left?

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45 books are left in the library.