Addition and Subtraction Problem Solving

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What is addition?

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

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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How do you find the change in temperature?

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To find the change in temperature, subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature.

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If a family drives the same distance for two weeks, how do you calculate the total distance?

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Add the distance driven in the first week to the distance driven in the second week.

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What is the formula to find the difference between two numbers?

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The formula is: Difference = Larger number - Smaller number.

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How do you calculate the total weight of two animals?

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Add the weight of the first animal to the weight of the second animal.

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What does it mean to grow in weight?

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Growing in weight means the difference between the weight at birth and the weight at full size.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation to solve.

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How do you solve a word problem involving addition?

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Identify the numbers to be added, understand the context, and then perform the addition.

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How do you solve a word problem involving subtraction?

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Identify the numbers involved, understand what is being taken away, and then perform the subtraction.