Subtraction Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one number away from another.

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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 subtraction word problem?

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To solve a subtraction word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being taken away, and perform the subtraction.

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If you have 10 apples and give away 3, how many do you have left?

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7 apples.

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What does 'left' mean in a subtraction problem?

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'Left' refers to the remaining quantity after some has been taken away.

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In the problem, 'There are 67 bird families, and 32 flew away,' what operation do you use to find how many are left?

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You use subtraction: 67 - 32.

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What is the result of 25 - 15?

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10.

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If a clown had 43 balloons and gave away 37, how many does he have now?

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6 balloons.

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What does the term 'remaining' mean in subtraction?

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'Remaining' refers to what is left after some quantity has been subtracted.