Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

Front

If you have 10 apples and you buy 5 more, how many apples do you have now?

Back

15 apples

Front

If you have 20 candies and you give away 5, how many candies do you have left?

Back

15 candies

Front

What does the plus sign (+) mean?

Back

The plus sign means to add numbers together.

Front

What does the minus sign (−) mean?

Back

The minus sign means to subtract one number from another.

Front

If you have 15 balloons and you pop 3, how many balloons do you have left?

Back

12 balloons

Front

What is the sum of 5 and 7?

Back

12

Front

What is the difference between 10 and 4?

Back

6

Front

If you have 30 stickers and you buy 10 more, how many stickers do you have now?

Back

40 stickers