Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott.

Addition and Subtraction Word

Problems

Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

FOCUS QUESTION: How do I solve addition and subtraction word

problems?


To solve a word problem….1. Underline the question2. Circle the clue words3. Decide on the operation4. Solve the problem5. Check your work


FOCUS QUESTION: What are some clue words for addition?


Clue words for addition:1. How many in all?2. How many altogether?3. Total4. Sum


FOCUS QUESTION: What are some clue

words for subtraction?


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


Let’s try solving some problems using our 5

steps.


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?



Problem 2: Heather has 60 oranges. Russell takes 35 away. How many oranges will Heather have left?



Problem 3: Henry has 42 bananas. Earl gives Henry 9 more. How many bananas does Henry have in all?



Problem 4: Sean had 55 blocks. 29 were eaten by a hippopotamus. How many blocks does Sean have left?



Problem 5: Phillip weighs 57 pounds. Elizabeth weighs 54 pounds. How much lighter is Elizabeth than Philip?



Problem 6: Janet has 57 apples. She finds another 95. How many apples does Janet have in all?



Problem 7: Pamela has 50 gumballs. She gives 17 to Karen. How many gumballs will Pamela have left?



Problem 8: Earl has 92 stickers. Thomas takes 53 away. How many stickers will Earl have?



How did you do?


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