Real Life Problems

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It tells us how much is left after taking away a part from a whole.

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If I have 10 apples and I give away 3, how many do I have left?

Back

7 apples.

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What is addition?

Back

Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to find their total.

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If I have 5 marbles and I find 3 more, how many marbles do I have in total?

Back

8 marbles.

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What is a word problem in math?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (addition, subtraction, etc.). 4. Solve the problem.

Front

What is the total of 203 and 405?

Back

608.

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If I have 1,000 candies and I give away 77, how many do I have left?

Back

923 candies.

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What is the difference between two numbers?

Back

The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

Front

If Bob has 8 marbles and his sister gives him 280 more, how many marbles does he have now?

Back

288 marbles.