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Word Problem Key Words
Term | Definition |
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Descreased By- The population of whales decreased by 400 in the last year. | Subtraction |
Increased By- The class was increased by 15 students. | Addition |
More Than- His collection had 10 cars more than before. | Addition |
Minus- She had 10 dollars, minus the $2 drink. | Subtraction |
Less- She had 5 cards, less the 2 she gave her brother. | Subtraction |
Difference Between- What was the difference between their earning last week? | Subtraction |
Combined- They combined their allowances to buy the present. | Addition |
Together- Together they had 12 eggs. | Addition |
More Than- Jacob has 6 more marbles than Carlos. | Subtraction |
Less Than- Carlos has 6 marbles less than Jacob. | Subtraction |
Fewer Than- Jenny has six fewer cookies than Elizabeth. | Subtraction |
Total- There were 8 roses and 2 daisies. How many total? | Addition |
Sum- The sum of their earnings was $28. | Addition |
Added To- Her savings this week were added to her savings last week. | Addition |
Altogether- How much altogether? | Addition |
In All- How many carrots do they have in all? | Addition |
Additional- If he had ten additional baseball cards, how many would he have in all? | Addition |
All- If you combined all of their earnings how much would they have? | Addition |
How Many More- How many more daisies does Kate have than Jacob? | Subtraction |
Left- How many eggs are left? | Subtraction |
Remain- How many students remain on the bus? | Subtraction |
-ER words- How much heavier is Jack's bag than Mark's? | Subtraction |
Take Away- If Liz takes away 2 of Jaime's cards. | Subtraction |
Plus- 7 plus 5 | Addition |
Change- The book cost $5 he paid with a $10 bill. What is his change? | Subtraction |
Have Left- She had 10 cookies she ate 2. How many does she have left? | Subtraction |
Lost- He had 7 pencils. He lost 4. | Subtraction |