Let's solve each of the word problems step by step:
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1. 9 dogs were playing at the park. Some more dogs came to the park. Then, there were 11 dogs. How many more dogs came to the park?
- We start with
9 dogs.
- After some more dogs arrive, there are
11 dogs in total.
- To find how many more dogs came, subtract the original number from the final number:
$$
11 - 9 = 2
$$
✔ Answer: 2 more dogs came to the park.
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2. 16 strawberries are in a basket for Peter and Julio. Peter eats 8 of them. How many are there for Julio to eat?
- Total strawberries:
16
- Peter eats:
8
- Remaining for Julio:
$$
16 - 8 = 8
$$
✔ Answer: Julio has
8 strawberries to eat.
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3. 13 children are on the roller coaster. 3 adults are on the roller coaster. How many people are on the roller coaster?
- Children:
13
- Adults:
3
- Total people = children + adults:
$$
13 + 3 = 16
$$
✔ Answer: There are
16 people on the roller coaster.
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Final Answers:
1.
2 more dogs came to the park.
2. Julio has
8 strawberries to eat.
3. There are
16 people on the roller coaster.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition and subtraction word problems worksheet first grade.
