Addition and 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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What does 'together' mean in math problems?

Back

'Together' means to add numbers.

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What does 'left' mean in math problems?

Back

'Left' often refers to the result of subtraction, indicating how many remain after some are taken away.

Front

If Lisa had 61 books and donated 26, how many does she have now?

Back

Lisa has 35 books left.

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What is a keyword for addition?

Back

A keyword for addition is 'together'.

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What is a keyword for subtraction?

Back

A keyword for subtraction is 'how many more'.

Front

Write an equation for: 17 less than h equals 42.

Back

h - 17 = 42.

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If Ella had 15 ribbons and gave away 7, how many does she have left?

Back

Ella has 8 ribbons left.

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What does 'how many more' indicate in a problem?

Back

It indicates that you need to subtract.