Subtraction and Addition Comparison 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 taking one number away from another.

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How do you solve a word problem involving addition?

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Identify the total amount and the additional amount, then add them together.

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How do you solve a word problem involving subtraction?

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Identify the total amount and the amount being taken away, then subtract.

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What is a comparison word problem?

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A comparison word problem involves comparing two quantities to find the difference or total.

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If 93 fans attended and 59 more arrived, how many fans attended altogether?

Back

152 supporters.

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If 18 children were on the bus and 25 were there altogether, how many got on?

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7 children.

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If 8567 fans watched the first game and 9489 watched the second, how many more were there?

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922 more fans.

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If I have 50 pesos and buy something for 25 pesos, how much change do I get?

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25 pesos.

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If Finn has 89 goldfish and 32 escape, how many are left?

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57 goldfish.