Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll read carefully, add or subtract as needed, and write the answer in the blanks.
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Problem 1:
Jessica needs:
- 3 yards silver
- 2 yards gold
- 10 yards pink
Add them:
3 + 2 = 5
5 + 10 = 15
✔ She needs
15 yards altogether.
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Problem 2:
Theo needs 20 feet total. He already has 7 feet.
Subtract what he has from what he needs:
20 - 7 = 13
✔ He needs
13 more feet.
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Problem 3:
Angela needs:
- 37 inches black
- 22 inches white
Add them:
37 + 22 = 59
✔ She needs
59 inches altogether.
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Problem 4:
Ronnie needs 10 yards. He has 6 yards.
Subtract:
10 - 6 = 4
✔ He needs
4 more yards.
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Problem 5:
Layne needs:
- 12 feet purple
- 3 feet green
- 20 feet black
Add them:
12 + 3 = 15
15 + 20 = 35
✔ She needs
35 feet altogether.
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Problem 6:
Sandy needs 62 yards. She has 36 yards.
Subtract:
62 - 36 = 26
✔ She needs
26 more yards.
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Problem 7:
Dominic needs:
- 20 feet brown
- 9 feet red
- 6 feet white
Add them:
20 + 9 = 29
29 + 6 = 35
✔ He needs
35 feet altogether.
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Problem 8:
Luke needs 98 inches total. He has 29 inches of red fabric. The rest is yellow.
So, subtract to find yellow:
98 - 29 = 69
✔ He needs
69 inches of yellow fabric.
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Final Answer:
1. 3 + 2 + 10 = 15
2. 20 - 7 = 13
3. 37 + 22 = 59
4. 10 - 6 = 4
5. 12 + 3 + 20 = 35
6. 62 - 36 = 26
7. 20 + 9 + 6 = 35
8. 98 - 29 = 69
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade word problem worksheet.
