Let me work through each problem step by step.
Problem 1: Lucy has 9 marbles, but 3 roll away. How many are left?
- Start with 9 marbles
- 3 roll away (subtract)
- 9 - 3 = 6
- Answer: 6 marbles left
Problem 2: If there are 7 ladybirds in the garden and 3 fly away, how many are left?
- Start with 7 ladybirds
- 3 fly away (subtract)
- 7 - 3 = 4
- Answer: 4 ladybirds left
Problem 3: Adam has 10 apples. He buys 4 more. How many does he have altogether?
- Start with 10 apples
- Buys 4 more (add)
- 10 + 4 = 14
- Answer: 14 apples altogether
Problem 4: A shop has 14 chocolate bars and they sell 6. How many do they have left?
- Start with 14 chocolate bars
- Sell 6 (subtract)
- 14 - 6 = 8
- Answer: 8 chocolate bars left
Problem 5: If you have 17 slices of pizza and you eat 9 of them, how many do you have left?
- Start with 17 slices
- Eat 9 (subtract)
- 17 - 9 = 8
- Answer: 8 slices left
Problem 6: Hannah has 13 marbles and wins another 6. How many does she have now?
- Start with 13 marbles
- Wins 6 more (add)
- 13 + 6 = 19
- Answer: 19 marbles
Problem 7: Alex has 11 sweets and he buys 5 more. How many does he have?
- Start with 11 sweets
- Buys 5 more (add)
- 11 + 5 = 16
- Answer: 16 sweets
Problem 8: If you invite 15 people to your party and 7 say they can't come, how many people will be at the party?
- Invite 15 people
- 7 can't come (subtract)
- 15 - 7 = 8
- Answer: 8 people will be at the party
Problem 9: If you bake 18 cookies and eat 12 of them, how many do you have left?
- Bake 18 cookies
- Eat 12 (subtract)
- 18 - 12 = 6
- Answer: 6 cookies left
Problem 10: There are 12 sheep and 7 cows in a field. How many animals are there altogether?
- 12 sheep
- 7 cows
- Add them together: 12 + 7 = 19
- Answer: 19 animals altogether
Final Answer:
1. 6
2. 4
3. 14
4. 8
5. 8
6. 19
7. 16
8. 8
9. 6
10. 19
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition and subtraction word problems worksheet for grade 2.
