Subtraction and Addition Word Problems

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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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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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If you have 5 apples and you add 3 more, how many apples do you have?

Back

5 + 3 = 8 apples.

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

Back

10 - 4 = 6 candies.

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What does it mean to 'give away' in a word problem?

Back

'Give away' means to subtract the number of items from what you originally have.

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If there are 7 birds on a tree and 2 fly away, how many are left?

Back

7 - 2 = 5 birds left.

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in the form of a story or sentence.

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If you have 4 toy cars and you get 6 more, how many toy cars do you have now?

Back

4 + 6 = 10 toy cars.

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What is the total of 3 and 5?

Back

3 + 5 = 8.

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If you have 9 balloons and 3 pop, how many balloons do you have?

Back

9 - 3 = 6 balloons.