Solving Addition and Subtraction Problems
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Objective
I can solve one-step word problems using addition and subtraction.
Part 1 of 3
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When solving word problems, we can use addition or subtraction to find the answer.
- 2
If Maria has 8 stickers and gets 5 more, we can add 8 + 5 to find that she has 13 stickers.
- 3
If Tom has 12 toy cars and gives 4 away, we can subtract 12 - 4 to find that he has 8 cars left.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
John has 9 marbles. He finds 3 more marbles. How many marbles does John have in total?
Emily has 14 crayons. She gives 6 crayons to her friend. How many crayons does Emily have left?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Emily has 9 crayons. She finds 7 more crayons in her desk. How many crayons does Emily have in all?”
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