Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

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What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

Back

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

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then perform the appropriate mathematical operation.

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What is a total?

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A total is the sum of all parts or amounts combined together.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means to combine amounts to find a total.

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

Back

You have 8 apples (5 + 3 = 8).

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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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You have 6 candies left (10 - 4 = 6).

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What is the difference between two numbers?

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

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If a store has 20 toys and sells 7, how many toys are left?

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There are 13 toys left (20 - 7 = 13).

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What does 'how much taller' mean in a word problem?

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'How much taller' asks for the difference in height between two people or objects.