Let me work through each problem step by step.
Problem 1:
- 6 pigs played in the mud
- Then 3 more come
- Need to find: How many pigs played in the mud?
- This is addition: 6 + 3 = ?
- 6 + 3 = 9
Problem 2:
- There are 8 green apples
- And 4 red apples
- Need to find: How many apples are there in all?
- This is addition: 8 + 4 = ?
- 8 + 4 = 12
Problem 3:
- There are 16 red ants
- Then 5 of them crawl away
- Need to find: How many ants are left?
- This is subtraction: 16 - 5 = ?
- 16 - 5 = 11
Problem 4:
- 7 birds fly in the tree
- Then 7 more birds fly in the tree
- Need to find: How many birds are in the tree?
- This is addition: 7 + 7 = ?
- 7 + 7 = 14
Let me verify my calculations:
- Problem 1: 6 + 3 = 9 ✓
- Problem 2: 8 + 4 = 12 ✓
- Problem 3: 16 - 5 = 11 ✓
- Problem 4: 7 + 7 = 14 ✓
All calculations are correct!
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 problem solving worksheet.
