Addition and Subtraction 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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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is subtraction?

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

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

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8 apples.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

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6 candies.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when you combine all the parts.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a word problem involving addition?

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Identify the numbers to be added, write an equation, and then calculate the sum.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a word problem involving subtraction?

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Identify the numbers to be subtracted, write an equation, and then calculate the difference.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If a family drove 157 miles to New Mexico and 369 miles to Arizona, how do you find the total miles traveled?

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Add 157 and 369 to get 526 miles.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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If Mr. Milakis has 263 baseball cards and receives 456 more, how do you find the total number of cards?

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Add 263 and 456 to get 719 baseball cards.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7