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

Back

8 apples (5 + 3 = 8)

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

Back

6 candies (10 - 4 = 6)

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

Back

'More than' means to add to a number.

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

Back

'Less than' means to subtract from a number.

Front

If a school has 200 students and 50 students go home, how many students are left?

Back

150 students (200 - 50 = 150)

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If you have 15 toy cars and you buy 10 more, how many toy cars do you have in total?

Back

25 toy cars (15 + 10 = 25)

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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If a farmer has 100 apples and sells 30, how many apples does he have left?

Back

70 apples (100 - 30 = 70)