Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Flashcard

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What is the result of subtracting a smaller number from a larger number?

Back

The result is called the difference.

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

Back

You have 7 items left.

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What is the term for the total amount when two or more numbers are added together?

Back

The total is called the sum.

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If the temperature drops from 50 degrees to 30 degrees, what is the change in temperature?

Back

The change in temperature is 20 degrees.

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How do you find the total number of items when combining two groups?

Back

You add the number of items in each group together.

Front

What is the equation to represent the problem: 'I have 15 apples and I eat 5'?

Back

The equation is 15 - 5 = 10.

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If there are 112 ducks and 78 fly away, how do you calculate the remaining ducks?

Back

You subtract: 112 - 78 = 34 ducks remaining.

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What is the process of finding out how many more items are needed to reach a total?

Back

This process is called addition.

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If you bake 24 cookies and then bake 31 more, how do you find the total number of cookies?

Back

You add: 24 + 31 = 55 cookies.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form.