Adding and Subtracting Word Problems

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What is addition?

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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 is subtraction?

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

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means to read a story or situation and figure out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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How do you find the total of several numbers?

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To find the total, you add all the numbers together.

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What is a key word that indicates addition in a word problem?

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Key words for addition include 'total', 'combined', and 'together'.

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What is a key word that indicates subtraction in a word problem?

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Key words for subtraction include 'left', 'remaining', and 'how many more'.

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If Justin had 748 pieces of candy and gave away 54, how do you find out how many he has left?

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You subtract 54 from 748: 748 - 54 = 694.

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How do you compare two groups using subtraction?

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You subtract the smaller group from the larger group to find out how many more there are.

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What is the sum of 12, 25, 98, and 654?

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The sum is 789.

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What is 300 minus 16?

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300 - 16 = 284.