Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.
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Problem 1:
> How cold will it get if it is 7°C outside and the temperature drops by 19°C in the next six hours?
We start at 7°C.
If the temperature *drops* by 19°C, that means we subtract 19 from 7.
So:
7 - 19 = ?
Think of it like this:
Start at 7 on a number line. Move 19 steps to the left (because it’s getting colder).
From 7 to 0 is 7 steps.
Then from 0 to -12 is 12 more steps.
Total: 7 + 12 = 19 steps → so we land on
-12.
✔ Answer:
-12°C
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Problem 2:
> Cara has $4,000 in her bank account. She spends $1,000 for her admission and $200 for buying accessories. How much money is left with her?
She starts with $4,000.
Spends $1,000 → 4000 - 1000 = 3000
Then spends $200 → 3000 - 200 = 2800
✔ Answer:
$2,800
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Problem 3:
> Suppose your office elevator was initially on the 12th floor. It goes down 11 floors and then goes up 5 floors. Find on which floor one can find the elevator.
Start at floor 12.
Goes down 11 floors → 12 - 11 = 1st floor
Then goes up 5 floors → 1 + 5 = 6th floor
✔ Answer:
6th floor
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Problem 4:
> Mr. Roberts makes 4 withdrawals of $10 each. How much has he withdrawn in total?
Each withdrawal is $10. He does this 4 times.
So: 4 × 10 = 40
✔ Answer:
$40
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Problem 5:
> A number added to 5 is equal to -11. Find the number.
Let the unknown number be
x.
The sentence says:
x + 5 = -11
To find x, subtract 5 from both sides:
x = -11 - 5
x = -16
Check: -16 + 5 = -11 → Correct!
✔ Answer:
-16
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Final Answer:
1. -12°C
2. $2,800
3. 6th floor
4. $40
5. -16
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade math word problems worksheet pdf.
