Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Flashcard

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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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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is subtraction?

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

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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How do you solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and write an equation to find the answer.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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

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'More than' indicates that you need to add a certain amount to a number.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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

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'Less than' indicates that you need to subtract a certain amount from a number.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If a problem states 'total', what operation should you use?

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You should use addition to find the total.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If a problem states 'left', what operation should you use?

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You should use subtraction to find how many are left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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Identifying the question being asked is a key step in solving word problems.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How do you find out how many are left after some are taken away?

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You subtract the number taken away from the original amount.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and understand what is being asked.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7