Word problems with addition and subtraction

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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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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is subtraction?

Back

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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If Lisa has 40 candies and gives away 15, how many does she have left?

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Lisa has 25 candies left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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A farmer has 50 cows and sells 18. How many cows does he have now?

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The farmer has 32 cows left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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There are 28 students in a class. If 9 are absent, how many are present?

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There are 19 students present.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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Tom has 23 marbles and buys 12 more. How many marbles does he have now?

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Tom has 35 marbles.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If Sarah has 15 apples and gives away 7, how many does she have left?

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Sarah has 8 apples left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

To solve a word problem, read carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and perform the calculations.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' refers to the remaining amount after some has been taken away.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1