3 digit addition and subtraction story problems

Front

What is 3-digit addition?

Back

3-digit addition is the process of adding numbers that have three digits, such as 123 + 456.

Front

What is 3-digit subtraction?

Back

3-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting one 3-digit number from another, like 789 - 456.

Front

If you have 870 marbles and lose 536, how do you find out how many are left?

Back

You subtract 536 from 870: 870 - 536 = 334.

Front

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

Back

You add the number of items in both groups together.

Front

What is the first step in solving a story problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

Front

If there are 537 people in a parade and 254 are playing instruments, how do you find out how many are not playing instruments?

Back

You subtract the number of people playing instruments from the total: 537 - 254 = 283.

Front

What does 'altogether' mean in a math problem?

Back

'Altogether' means to combine or add up all the numbers.

Front

If Dylan has 592 sea shells and gives away 147, how do you find out how many she has left?

Back

You subtract the number of shells given away from the total: 592 - 147 = 445.

Front

How do you find the total number of students in multiple classes?

Back

You add the number of students in each class together.

Front

If Nathan found 289 rocks and Blake brought 653 more, how do you find the total number of rocks?

Back

You add the two amounts together: 289 + 653 = 942.