Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll read the story, figure out if we need to add or subtract, and then write the number sentence.
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Problem 1:
> 6 pigs played in the mud.
> Then 3 more come.
> How many pigs played in the mud?
We start with 6 pigs. Then 3 more join them — that means we
add.
So:
6 + 3 = 9
✔ Final answer for #1:
6 + 3 = 9 pigs
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Problem 2:
> There are 8 green apples and 4 red apples.
> How many apples are there in all?
“In all” means we put them together — so we
add.
8 + 4 = 12
✔ Final answer for #2:
8 + 4 = 12 apples
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Problem 3:
> There are 16 red ants.
> Then 5 of them crawl away.
> How many ants are left?
“Crawl away” means they leave — so we
subtract.
16 - 5 = 11
✔ Final answer for #3:
16 - 5 = 11 ants
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Problem 4:
> 7 birds fly in the tree.
> Then 7 more birds fly in the tree.
> How many birds are in the tree?
More birds came — so we
add.
7 + 7 = 14
✔ Final answer for #4:
7 + 7 = 14 birds
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Final Answer:
1. 6 + 3 = 9 pigs
2. 8 + 4 = 12 apples
3. 16 - 5 = 11 ants
4. 7 + 7 = 14 birds
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade math problem solving worksheet.
