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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If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

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8 apples.

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

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6 candies.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates that you need to add to the original number.

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' indicates that you need to subtract from the original number.

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If a store has 200 toys and buys 150 more, how many toys does it have now?

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350 toys.

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If a library has 500 books and 75 are checked out, how many books are still in the library?

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425 books.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine if you need to add or subtract. 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.