Let’s go through each problem one by one.
We are given a number on the left, and a statement like “is 3 more than” or “is 5 less than”, and we need to find the number that makes the statement true.
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Problem 1: 17 is 3 more than ___
If 17 is 3 more than some number, then that number must be 3 less than 17.
So: 17 - 3 =
14
Check: Is 17 three more than 14? Yes → 14 + 3 = 17 ✔️
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Problem 2: 15 is 5 less than ___
If 15 is 5 less than some number, then that number must be 5 more than 15.
So: 15 + 5 =
20
Check: Is 15 five less than 20? Yes → 20 - 5 = 15 ✔️
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Problem 3: 12 is 2 less than ___
If 12 is 2 less than some number, then that number must be 2 more than 12.
So: 12 + 2 =
14
Check: Is 12 two less than 14? Yes → 14 - 2 = 12 ✔️
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Problem 4: 18 is 5 more than ___
If 18 is 5 more than some number, then that number must be 5 less than 18.
So: 18 - 5 =
13
Check: Is 18 five more than 13? Yes → 13 + 5 = 18 ✔️
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Problem 5: 16 is 1 less than ___
If 16 is 1 less than some number, then that number must be 1 more than 16.
So: 16 + 1 =
17
Check: Is 16 one less than 17? Yes → 17 - 1 = 16 ✔️
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Problem 6: 19 is 4 more than ___
If 19 is 4 more than some number, then that number must be 4 less than 19.
So: 19 - 4 =
15
Check: Is 19 four more than 15? Yes → 15 + 4 = 19 ✔️
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All answers checked and correct.
Final Answer:
1. 14
2. 20
3. 14
4. 13
5. 17
6. 15
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 1 more 1 less worksheet.
