2-Step Addition Word Problems Worksheet for Elementary Students

Problem 1: Cleaning Time

Question:
I swept the house for 14 minutes. Then, I dusted for 15 minutes. The next day, I vacuumed for 13 minutes. How long did I work in all?

#### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. First Day's Work:
- Sweeping: 14 minutes
- Dusting: 15 minutes
- Total for the first day: \( 14 + 15 = 29 \) minutes

2. Second Day's Work:
- Vacuuming: 13 minutes

3. Total Work:
- Add the total from the first day to the second day: \( 29 + 13 = 42 \) minutes

#### Equations:
\[
14 + 15 = 29
\]
\[
29 + 13 = 42
\]

#### Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{42}
\]

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Problem 2: Food Count

Question:
At the store, Mom bought me 41 pieces of fruit and 22 vegetables. Later that night, my dad brought home 20 pieces of bread. How much food did we have in all?

#### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Food Bought by Mom:
- Fruit: 41 pieces
- Vegetables: 22 pieces
- Total from Mom: \( 41 + 22 = 63 \) pieces

2. Food Brought by Dad:
- Bread: 20 pieces

3. Total Food:
- Add the total from Mom to the total from Dad: \( 63 + 20 = 83 \) pieces

#### Equations:
\[
41 + 22 = 63
\]
\[
63 + 20 = 83
\]

#### Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{83}
\]

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Problem 3: School Supplies

Question:
In my school box, I have 32 crayons and 25 colored pencils. My mom just bought me a pack of 24 brand new crayons. How many supplies are in my school box now?

#### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Initial Supplies:
- Crayons: 32
- Colored pencils: 25
- Total initial supplies: \( 32 + 25 = 57 \)

2. New Supplies Added:
- New crayons: 24

3. Total Supplies Now:
- Add the new crayons to the initial total: \( 57 + 24 = 81 \)

#### Equations:
\[
32 + 25 = 57
\]
\[
57 + 24 = 81
\]

#### Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{81}
\]

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Summary of Answers:

1. Total cleaning time: \(\boxed{42}\)
2. Total food: \(\boxed{83}\)
3. Total school supplies: \(\boxed{81}\)