Let’s solve each problem one at a time. We’ll read carefully, do the math step by step, and check our work.
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Problem 1:
> Iliose made 12 muffins. Her sister Rachel made 12 more. They sold 20 muffins at the bake sale. How many muffins are left?
Step 1: Find total muffins made.
Iliose made 12.
Rachel made 12 more → so 12 + 12 =
24 muffins total.
Step 2: Subtract the muffins they sold.
They sold 20 → 24 - 20 =
4 muffins left.
✔ Check: 12 + 12 = 24; 24 - 20 = 4. Correct.
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Problem 2:
> Helena had 20 tickets. She traded 5 in for a piece of candy. Then, she won 10 more. How many tickets does she have now?
Step 1: Start with 20 tickets.
She traded away 5 → 20 - 5 =
15 tickets left.
Step 2: She won 10 more → 15 + 10 =
25 tickets now.
✔ Check: 20 - 5 = 15; 15 + 10 = 25. Correct.
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Problem 3:
> Turner and their family bought 25 pumpkins at the pumpkin patch. They decorate their porch with 10 pumpkins. They decorate their deck with 10 pumpkins. How many do they have left to put inside?
Step 1: Total pumpkins = 25.
Step 2: Used on porch = 10 → 25 - 10 = 15 left.
Step 3: Used on deck = 10 → 15 - 10 =
5 left for inside.
✔ Check: 10 (porch) + 10 (deck) = 20 used. 25 - 20 = 5. Correct.
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Problem 4:
> Priyanka collected 30 pieces of candy in her bag. First, she ate 10 pieces, then her brother ate 10. How many pieces of candy were left?
Step 1: Start with 30 candies.
Step 2: Priyanka ate 10 → 30 - 10 = 20 left.
Step 3: Brother ate 10 → 20 - 10 =
10 left.
✔ Check: 10 + 10 = 20 eaten. 30 - 20 = 10. Correct.
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Final Answer:
1. 4
2. 25
3. 5
4. 10
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2 step math word problems for 2nd grade worksheet.
