Math Word Problems - Adding and Subtracting

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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?

Back

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

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If you have 6 apples and you eat 2, how many apples do you have left?

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4 apples.

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What does it mean to 'keep the rest' in a word problem?

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It means to find out how many items remain after some have been given away or used.

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How do you find out how many more items are needed?

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Subtract the number of items available from the total number needed.

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If there are 10 candies and you give away 3, how many candies do you have left?

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7 candies.

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What is a word problem?

Back

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

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

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8 books.

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What is the total of 15 and 7?

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22.

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If there are 20 students in a class and 5 are absent, how many are present?

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15 students.