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 taking one number away from another.

Front

What does 'all together' mean in a word problem?

Back

'All together' means to combine amounts to find the total.

Front

If I have 5 apples and I get 3 more, how many apples do I have now?

Back

8 apples (5 + 3 = 8).

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If I have 10 stickers and I give away 4, how many stickers do I have left?

Back

6 stickers (10 - 4 = 6).

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires solving.

Front

How do you find out how many more?

Back

To find out how many more, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Front

What is the total of 12 and 15?

Back

27 (12 + 15 = 27).

Front

If I have 20 marbles and I lose 5, how many do I have left?

Back

15 marbles (20 - 5 = 15).

Front

What does 'combined' mean?

Back

'Combined' means to add two or more amounts together.