Let's solve each word problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
Question: On Tuesday, Simon saw 18 birds on one tree and 14 birds on another. On Wednesday, each tree only had 7 birds. How many birds flew away?
Solution:
1.
Total birds on Tuesday:
- Birds on the first tree: 18
- Birds on the second tree: 14
- Total birds = \( 18 + 14 = 32 \)
2.
Total birds on Wednesday:
- Birds on the first tree: 7
- Birds on the second tree: 7
- Total birds = \( 7 + 7 = 14 \)
3.
Birds that flew away:
- Birds on Tuesday: 32
- Birds on Wednesday: 14
- Birds that flew away = \( 32 - 14 = 18 \)
Answer: \(\boxed{18}\)
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Problem 2:
Question: Amy saved $30 and her sister saved $40. They each spent half their money. If they join their money together, how much would they have now?
Solution:
1.
Amy's savings:
- Amy saved $30.
- She spent half of it: \( \frac{30}{2} = 15 \)
- Money left with Amy = \( 30 - 15 = 15 \)
2.
Her sister's savings:
- Her sister saved $40.
- She spent half of it: \( \frac{40}{2} = 20 \)
- Money left with her sister = \( 40 - 20 = 20 \)
3.
Total money when joined:
- Money left with Amy: $15
- Money left with her sister: $20
- Total money = \( 15 + 20 = 35 \)
Answer: \(\boxed{35}\)
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Problem 3:
Question: Josh picked 23 flowers and his brother picked 17. 14 of them died on the way home. How many flowers did they have?
Solution:
1.
Total flowers picked:
- Flowers picked by Josh: 23
- Flowers picked by his brother: 17
- Total flowers = \( 23 + 17 = 40 \)
2.
Flowers that died:
- Flowers that died: 14
3.
Flowers remaining:
- Total flowers = 40
- Flowers that died = 14
- Flowers remaining = \( 40 - 14 = 26 \)
Answer: \(\boxed{26}\)
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Problem 4:
Question: At Sam's school, there are 240 students. If 50 students were away, how many students were at school?
Solution:
1.
Total students in the school:
- Total students = 240
2.
Students who were away:
- Students away = 50
3.
Students present at school:
- Students present = Total students - Students away
- Students present = \( 240 - 50 = 190 \)
Answer: \(\boxed{190}\)
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Final Answers:
1. \(\boxed{18}\)
2. \(\boxed{35}\)
3. \(\boxed{26}\)
4. \(\boxed{190}\)
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