Mixed 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 taking one number away from another.

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What does it mean to 'give away' in a word problem?

Back

To 'give away' means to subtract the number of items given from the total you have.

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If you have 10 apples and you give away 3, how many do you have left?

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7 apples.

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What does 'how much heavier' mean in a word problem?

Back

It means to find the difference in weight between two people or objects.

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If Jack weighs 30 pounds and Joshua weighs 25 pounds, how much heavier is Jack?

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5 pounds.

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What is the total when you add two numbers together?

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The total is the sum of the two numbers.

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If you have 24 bananas and give away 23, how many do you have left?

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1 banana.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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How do you solve a mixed addition and subtraction problem?

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Identify whether to add or subtract based on the context of the problem.