Understanding Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

What is the main purpose of using number sentences in word problems?

• To avoid solving the problem

• To confuse the reader

• To visually represent the problem

• To make the problem more complex

How many minutes did Hank and Nigel spend on the rides in total?

• 156 minutes

• 126 minutes

• 136 minutes

• 146 minutes

If Hank and Nigel want to spend 278 minutes at the park, how many minutes are left for the bumper blasters after spending 76 minutes on the tsunami and 39 minutes on the ocean wheel?

• 183 minutes

• 193 minutes

• 173 minutes

• 163 minutes

What is the first step in setting up a subtraction sentence for the time spent on bumper blasters?

• Divide the total time by the number of rides

• Add all the times together

• Start with the total time

• Multiply the times

Which of the following represents the correct addition sentence for the time spent on rides?

• ? + 76 + 39 = 278

• 76 + 39 + ? = 278

• 76 + 39 + 278 = ?

• 278 + 76 + 39 = ?