Post on 23-Dec-2015
Addition and Subtraction Word
Problems
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FOCUS QUESTION: How do I solve addition and subtraction word
problems?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
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FOCUS QUESTION: What are some clue words for addition?
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Clue words for addition:1. How many in all?2. How many altogether?3. Total4. Sum
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FOCUS QUESTION: What are some clue
words for subtraction?
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Clue words for subtraction:1. How many more?2. How many less?3. How many fewer?4. What is the difference?5. How much change? (money) 6. Take away
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Let’s try solving some problems using our 5
steps.
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Problem 1: William has 72 crayons. Roger has 18 crayons. If Roger gives all of his crayons to William, how many crayons will William have?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
Problem 2: Heather has 60 oranges. Russell takes 35 away. How many oranges will Heather have left?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
Problem 3: Henry has 42 bananas. Earl gives Henry 9 more. How many bananas does Henry have in all?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
Problem 4: Sean had 55 blocks. 29 were eaten by a hippopotamus. How many blocks does Sean have left?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
Problem 5: Phillip weighs 57 pounds. Elizabeth weighs 54 pounds. How much lighter is Elizabeth than Philip?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
Problem 6: Janet has 57 apples. She finds another 95. How many apples does Janet have in all?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
Problem 7: Pamela has 50 gumballs. She gives 17 to Karen. How many gumballs will Pamela have left?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
Problem 8: Earl has 92 stickers. Thomas takes 53 away. How many stickers will Earl have?
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To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work
How did you do?
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