Addition & Subtraction Word Problems 2

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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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If Tyler has 475 basketball cards and receives 75 more, how do you find the total number of cards he has?

Back

You add the two numbers: 475 + 75 = 550.

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How do you find out how many pages Makayla has left to read if she has read 179 pages from a 238-page book?

Back

You subtract the pages read from the total pages: 238 - 179 = 59.

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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 Lyla baked 475 rainbow cookies and 196 oatmeal raisin cookies, how do you find out how many more rainbow cookies she baked?

Back

You subtract the number of oatmeal raisin cookies from the number of rainbow cookies: 475 - 196 = 279.

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What does it mean to collect items over time?

Back

Collecting items over time means gathering or accumulating items gradually, often for a specific purpose.

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How do you find the total number of trees if there are 238 oak trees and 412 maple trees?

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You add the two numbers: 238 + 412 = 650.

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What is a word problem in math?

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

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How can you check your answer after solving a word problem?

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You can check your answer by reviewing the problem, ensuring your calculations are correct, and verifying that your answer makes sense in the context.