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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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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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and write an equation to find the answer.

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What is a word problem?

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

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total refers to the sum or overall amount when numbers are added together.

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What does 'difference' mean in math?

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Difference refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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If a team scores 56 points in one game and 27 points in another, how do you find out how many more points they scored in the first game?

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Subtract the points scored in the second game from the points scored in the first game: 56 - 27 = 29 points.

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How do you find the total weight of two animals?

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Add the weights of both animals together.

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If you have $213 and take out $137, how do you find out how much money you have left?

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Subtract the amount taken out from the total amount: 213 - 137 = 76 dollars.

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What is the total number of cupcakes if there are 381 chocolate and 346 vanilla?

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Add the two amounts together: 381 + 346 = 727 cupcakes.