Subtraction and Addition Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some are taken away.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find the total. It shows how many there are in all.

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What does 'difference' mean in math?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another. It tells us how much more one number is than another.

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If you have 10 apples and you give away 3, how many apples do you have left?

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7 apples.

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If you have 5 candies and you get 3 more, how many candies do you have now?

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8 candies.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words. It describes a situation that requires math to solve.

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How do you find the total number of items?

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You add the number of items together.

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What is the first step to solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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If there are 12 birds and 4 fly away, how many are left?

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8 birds.

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If you have 20 stickers and you buy 15 more, how many stickers do you have in total?

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35 stickers.