Addition and Subtraction 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 3 apples and you get 2 more, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

5 apples

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

Back

6 candies

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

Back

'Altogether' means the total amount when you combine numbers.

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers, and decide whether to add or subtract.

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If there are 5 birds on a tree and 3 more come, how many birds are there now?

Back

8 birds

Front

If you have 12 balloons and 5 pop, how many balloons do you have left?

Back

7 balloons

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires solving.

Front

If you read 4 pages on Monday and 6 pages on Tuesday, how many pages did you read in total?

Back

10 pages