Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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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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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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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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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means to find the total amount when combining two or more quantities.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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

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15 apples.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates that you need to add a certain number to another number.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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

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15 candies.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is a word problem?

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

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine if you need to add or subtract. 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the sum of 25 and 32?

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57.

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CCSS.1.NBT.C.4

CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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If Mrs. Smith has 112 donuts and buys 25 more, how many does she have now?

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137 donuts.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.6