Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

8 apples.

Front

What does the plus sign (+) mean?

Back

The plus sign means to add.

Front

What does the minus sign (−) mean?

Back

The minus sign means to subtract.

Front

If you have 10 candies and eat 4, how many candies are left?

Back

6 candies.

Front

What is the sum of 2 and 3?

Back

5.

Front

If you have 7 balloons and 2 pop, how many balloons do you have left?

Back

5 balloons.

Front

What is 8 + 1?

Back

9.

Front

If you have 12 cookies and give away 5, how many do you have left?

Back

7 cookies.