Let's solve each word problem step by step:
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1. Peter had 29 pieces of chocolate. He gave away 11. How many did he have left?
- Start with: 29 pieces
- Gave away: 11 pieces
- Subtract:
$ 29 - 11 = 18 $
✔ Answer: 18
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2. Sally baked 37 cookies, but 13 of them were burnt, so she threw them away. How many good cookies did she have?
- Total baked: 37
- Burnt (thrown away): 13
- Good cookies = Total - Burnt
$ 37 - 13 = 24 $
✔ Answer: 24
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3. Last month, Alex sold 17 cars. This month he only sold 8. How many more cars did he sell last month?
- Last month: 17 cars
- This month: 8 cars
- Difference:
$ 17 - 8 = 9 $
✔ Answer: 9
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4. John owned 26 dogs! 14 of them ran away. How many dogs did he have left?
- Total dogs: 26
- Ran away: 14
- Left:
$ 26 - 14 = 12 $
✔ Answer: 12
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
18
2.
24
3.
9
4.
12
These are all subtraction problems involving real-life situations. The key is identifying what was taken away or lost and subtracting it from the original amount.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition and subtraction word problems worksheet 2nd grade.
