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Basic Word Problems

You must know fast addition and subtraction to master this topic.
To review, see the Fast Addition and Fast Subtraction topics.

Example 1: Addition

Niam has 5 marbles. Sylvia gives him 7 more.
How many total marbles does he have?
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Niam starts with 5 marbles.
He gets 7 from Sylvia.
5 + 7 = 12
He has a total of 12 marbles now.

Example 2: Subtraction

Niam has 15 marbles. He gives Sylvia 7 marbles.
How many marbles does Niam have left?
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Niam starts with 15 marbles.
He gives 7 to Sylvia.
15 - 7 = 8
He has 8 marbles left.