Math worksheet with arithmetic problems and a fidget spinner theme for engaging students.
A math worksheet titled "Get a fidget spinner! Spin it" featuring basic arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication, with a fidget spinner graphic at the top.
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Step-by-step solution for: Back to School Math Worksheets Mystery Picture Activities
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Let’s solve each problem step by step. We’ll follow the order of operations:
→ Do parentheses first (if any)
→ Then multiplication and division from left to right
→ Then addition and subtraction from left to right
We’ll go row by row, left to right.
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Row 1:
1. 4 - 2 + 4 × 3 = ?
First, do multiplication: 4 × 3 = 12
Now: 4 - 2 + 12
Left to right: 4 - 2 = 2 → 2 + 12 = 14
2. 5 + (2 × 3) = ?
Parentheses first: 2 × 3 = 6
Then: 5 + 6 = 11
3. 8 + 2 - 4 - 5 = ?
Left to right:
8 + 2 = 10
10 - 4 = 6
6 - 5 = 1
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Row 2:
4. 5 + 8 - 5 - = ? ← Wait — this looks incomplete. But looking at the image layout, it might be a typo or misprint. Let me check again… Actually, in the original image, it says “5 + 8 - 5 -” but there’s no number after the last minus. That can’t be right.
Wait — let me re-express based on standard problems like this. Maybe it’s meant to be “5 + 8 - 5 - 0”? Or perhaps it’s cut off? But since we’re solving what’s written, and assuming it’s a mistake, let’s look at context.
Actually, looking back — maybe it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - [blank]” but that doesn’t make sense. Alternatively, perhaps it’s “5 + 8 - 5 = ” and the extra dash is a formatting error? Let’s assume it’s “5 + 8 - 5 = ” because otherwise it’s unsolvable.
But wait — let’s compare with other problems. The next one is “1 + 8 + 8 - 3 - 5 + 9 + 3 = ” which is long but complete.
Looking again at the user’s transcription:
“5 + 8 - 5 - = ___” — this must be an error. Perhaps it was meant to be “5 + 8 - 5 - 0” or just “5 + 8 - 5”. Since 5 + 8 - 5 = 8, and if we subtract nothing, it’s 8. But that’s guessing.
Alternatively — maybe it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - 1”? No, not indicated.
Wait — let’s look at the actual image description from the user: they wrote “5 + 8 - 5 - = ___” — so likely, it’s missing a number. But since this is homework, and all others are solvable, perhaps it’s a typo and should be “5 + 8 - 5 = ” → answer 8.
BUT — let’s hold that thought and come back. Maybe I misread.
Actually, looking at the structure, perhaps it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - 0” implicitly? Or maybe it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - (-something)” — no.
Another idea: perhaps the dash after the 5 is part of the blank line? Like “5 + 8 - 5 - _____” meaning you fill in the blank? But the instruction says “solve”, so probably not.
Given the ambiguity, and since this is for a student, I think the most reasonable assumption is that it’s “5 + 8 - 5 = ” and the extra dash is a formatting glitch. So:
5 + 8 = 13; 13 - 5 = 8
I’ll proceed with that, but note: if the problem truly has a trailing minus with no operand, it’s invalid. For educational purposes, we’ll assume it’s 8.
5. 1 + 8 + 8 - 3 - 5 + 9 + 3 = ?
Left to right:
1 + 8 = 9
9 + 8 = 17
17 - 3 = 14
14 - 5 = 9
9 + 9 = 18
18 + 3 = 21
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Row 3:
6. 12 - 8 + 8 + 8 = ?
Left to right:
12 - 8 = 4
4 + 8 = 12
12 + 8 = 20
7. 7 + 3 - 1 × 2 = ?
Multiplication first: 1 × 2 = 2
Then: 7 + 3 - 2
7 + 3 = 10; 10 - 2 = 8
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Row 4:
8. 10 + 5 + 7 = ?
Simple addition: 10 + 5 = 15; 15 + 7 = 22
9. 8 - 1 + (1 × 2) + 1 × 4 = ?
Parentheses first: (1 × 2) = 2
Also, multiplication: 1 × 4 = 4
Now expression: 8 - 1 + 2 + 4
Left to right:
8 - 1 = 7
7 + 2 = 9
9 + 4 = 13
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Row 5:
10. (5 × 4) + 9 = ?
Parentheses: 5 × 4 = 20
20 + 9 = 29
11. 6 + 7 + 72 - 8 × 8 × 2 = ?
Multiplication first: 8 × 8 = 64; then 64 × 2 = 128
Now: 6 + 7 + 72 - 128
Addition: 6 + 7 = 13; 13 + 72 = 85
Then: 85 - 128 = -43
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Row 6:
12. 4 × 5 + 5 = ?
Multiplication first: 4 × 5 = 20
20 + 5 = 25
13. 8 + (7 × 4) + 5 - 3 = ?
Parentheses: 7 × 4 = 28
Now: 8 + 28 + 5 - 3
Left to right:
8 + 28 = 36
36 + 5 = 41
41 - 3 = 38
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Now, going back to problem #4: “5 + 8 - 5 - = ___”
Since all other problems are valid, and this one seems to have a typo, and given that in many such worksheets, sometimes a number is omitted by mistake, but here’s another possibility: maybe it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - 0” — still 8.
Or perhaps it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - 1” — but no indication.
Wait — let’s count the blanks. In the image description, each box has an equals sign and blank. Problem #4 is written as “5 + 8 - 5 - = ___” — which suggests the operation is incomplete.
However, in some contexts, especially in early math, sometimes they write expressions like “a + b - c -” expecting the student to recognize it’s incomplete — but that’s unlikely for homework.
Given that, and to provide a usable answer, I will assume it’s “5 + 8 - 5 = ” → 8, treating the trailing dash as a formatting error.
If the teacher intended something else, the student should clarify — but for now, we go with 8.
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Final Answers List:
1. 14
2. 11
3. 1
4. 8 (assumed correction)
5. 21
6. 20
7. 8
8. 22
9. 13
10. 29
11. -43
12. 25
13. 38
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Final Answer:
14, 11, 1, 8, 21, 20, 8, 22, 13, 29, -43, 25, 38
→ Do parentheses first (if any)
→ Then multiplication and division from left to right
→ Then addition and subtraction from left to right
We’ll go row by row, left to right.
---
Row 1:
1. 4 - 2 + 4 × 3 = ?
First, do multiplication: 4 × 3 = 12
Now: 4 - 2 + 12
Left to right: 4 - 2 = 2 → 2 + 12 = 14
2. 5 + (2 × 3) = ?
Parentheses first: 2 × 3 = 6
Then: 5 + 6 = 11
3. 8 + 2 - 4 - 5 = ?
Left to right:
8 + 2 = 10
10 - 4 = 6
6 - 5 = 1
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Row 2:
4. 5 + 8 - 5 - = ? ← Wait — this looks incomplete. But looking at the image layout, it might be a typo or misprint. Let me check again… Actually, in the original image, it says “5 + 8 - 5 -” but there’s no number after the last minus. That can’t be right.
Wait — let me re-express based on standard problems like this. Maybe it’s meant to be “5 + 8 - 5 - 0”? Or perhaps it’s cut off? But since we’re solving what’s written, and assuming it’s a mistake, let’s look at context.
Actually, looking back — maybe it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - [blank]” but that doesn’t make sense. Alternatively, perhaps it’s “5 + 8 - 5 = ” and the extra dash is a formatting error? Let’s assume it’s “5 + 8 - 5 = ” because otherwise it’s unsolvable.
But wait — let’s compare with other problems. The next one is “1 + 8 + 8 - 3 - 5 + 9 + 3 = ” which is long but complete.
Looking again at the user’s transcription:
“5 + 8 - 5 - = ___” — this must be an error. Perhaps it was meant to be “5 + 8 - 5 - 0” or just “5 + 8 - 5”. Since 5 + 8 - 5 = 8, and if we subtract nothing, it’s 8. But that’s guessing.
Alternatively — maybe it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - 1”? No, not indicated.
Wait — let’s look at the actual image description from the user: they wrote “5 + 8 - 5 - = ___” — so likely, it’s missing a number. But since this is homework, and all others are solvable, perhaps it’s a typo and should be “5 + 8 - 5 = ” → answer 8.
BUT — let’s hold that thought and come back. Maybe I misread.
Actually, looking at the structure, perhaps it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - 0” implicitly? Or maybe it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - (-something)” — no.
Another idea: perhaps the dash after the 5 is part of the blank line? Like “5 + 8 - 5 - _____” meaning you fill in the blank? But the instruction says “solve”, so probably not.
Given the ambiguity, and since this is for a student, I think the most reasonable assumption is that it’s “5 + 8 - 5 = ” and the extra dash is a formatting glitch. So:
5 + 8 = 13; 13 - 5 = 8
I’ll proceed with that, but note: if the problem truly has a trailing minus with no operand, it’s invalid. For educational purposes, we’ll assume it’s 8.
5. 1 + 8 + 8 - 3 - 5 + 9 + 3 = ?
Left to right:
1 + 8 = 9
9 + 8 = 17
17 - 3 = 14
14 - 5 = 9
9 + 9 = 18
18 + 3 = 21
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Row 3:
6. 12 - 8 + 8 + 8 = ?
Left to right:
12 - 8 = 4
4 + 8 = 12
12 + 8 = 20
7. 7 + 3 - 1 × 2 = ?
Multiplication first: 1 × 2 = 2
Then: 7 + 3 - 2
7 + 3 = 10; 10 - 2 = 8
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Row 4:
8. 10 + 5 + 7 = ?
Simple addition: 10 + 5 = 15; 15 + 7 = 22
9. 8 - 1 + (1 × 2) + 1 × 4 = ?
Parentheses first: (1 × 2) = 2
Also, multiplication: 1 × 4 = 4
Now expression: 8 - 1 + 2 + 4
Left to right:
8 - 1 = 7
7 + 2 = 9
9 + 4 = 13
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Row 5:
10. (5 × 4) + 9 = ?
Parentheses: 5 × 4 = 20
20 + 9 = 29
11. 6 + 7 + 72 - 8 × 8 × 2 = ?
Multiplication first: 8 × 8 = 64; then 64 × 2 = 128
Now: 6 + 7 + 72 - 128
Addition: 6 + 7 = 13; 13 + 72 = 85
Then: 85 - 128 = -43
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Row 6:
12. 4 × 5 + 5 = ?
Multiplication first: 4 × 5 = 20
20 + 5 = 25
13. 8 + (7 × 4) + 5 - 3 = ?
Parentheses: 7 × 4 = 28
Now: 8 + 28 + 5 - 3
Left to right:
8 + 28 = 36
36 + 5 = 41
41 - 3 = 38
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Now, going back to problem #4: “5 + 8 - 5 - = ___”
Since all other problems are valid, and this one seems to have a typo, and given that in many such worksheets, sometimes a number is omitted by mistake, but here’s another possibility: maybe it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - 0” — still 8.
Or perhaps it’s “5 + 8 - 5 - 1” — but no indication.
Wait — let’s count the blanks. In the image description, each box has an equals sign and blank. Problem #4 is written as “5 + 8 - 5 - = ___” — which suggests the operation is incomplete.
However, in some contexts, especially in early math, sometimes they write expressions like “a + b - c -” expecting the student to recognize it’s incomplete — but that’s unlikely for homework.
Given that, and to provide a usable answer, I will assume it’s “5 + 8 - 5 = ” → 8, treating the trailing dash as a formatting error.
If the teacher intended something else, the student should clarify — but for now, we go with 8.
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Final Answers List:
1. 14
2. 11
3. 1
4. 8 (assumed correction)
5. 21
6. 20
7. 8
8. 22
9. 13
10. 29
11. -43
12. 25
13. 38
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Final Answer:
14, 11, 1, 8, 21, 20, 8, 22, 13, 29, -43, 25, 38
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade math printables.