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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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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How do you solve a word problem?

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

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means to find the total amount by adding numbers together.

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If Max is 183 cm tall and Ruby is 169 cm tall, how do you find out how much taller Max is than Ruby?

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Subtract Ruby's height from Max's height: 183 cm - 169 cm = 14 cm.

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What is the total number of pages read if Jordan read 485 pages last month and 391 pages this month?

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Add the pages read: 485 + 391 = 876 pages.

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How do you find the total number of items in multiple groups?

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Add the number of items in each group together.

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If there are 3 jars of candy corn with 79, 147, and 144 pieces, how do you find the total?

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Add the pieces in each jar: 79 + 147 + 144 = 370 pieces.

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What is the total number of cupcakes if there are 381 chocolate and 346 vanilla cupcakes?

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Add the two amounts: 381 + 346 = 727 cupcakes.

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How do you find out how many more items were made this week compared to last week?

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Subtract the number made last week from the number made this week.