Understanding Word Problems (+/-)

Front

What operation do you use when you find the total of two or more numbers?

Back

Addition (+) is used to find the total.

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What operation do you use when you want to find out how much is left after taking away a number from another?

Back

Subtraction (-) is used to find the difference.

Front

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

Back

10 - 3 = 7 apples left.

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What does the term 'difference' mean in math?

Back

The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

Front

If you have 4 groups of 3 candies, how many candies do you have in total?

Back

4 x 3 = 12 candies.

Front

What operation do you use to find out how many times one number is contained within another?

Back

Division (÷) is used to find how many times one number fits into another.

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If you tape together two strips of paper measuring 15cm and 9cm, how long is the paper?

Back

15 + 9 = 24cm.

Front

What is the result of 8 - 5?

Back

8 - 5 = 3.

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If you have 6 boxes and each box contains 4 toys, how many toys do you have in total?

Back

6 x 4 = 24 toys.

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What does the term 'total' mean in math?

Back

Total refers to the sum of all parts or numbers.