Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1: Sam had 4 apples and got 7 more. How many apples did he have in total?
- Start with 4 apples.
- Add 7 more apples.
- 4 + 7 = 11
✔ So, Sam has 11 apples in total.
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Problem 2: Mary had 17 oranges. She gave away 6 to her friends. How many did she have left?
- Start with 17 oranges.
- Subtract the 6 she gave away.
- 17 - 6 = 11
✔ So, Mary has 11 oranges left.
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Problem 3: Polly had picked 12 strawberries and her brother picked 12. How many did they have altogether?
- Polly has 12.
- Her brother has 12.
- Add them together: 12 + 12 = 24
✔ So, they have 24 strawberries altogether.
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Final Answer:
1. 11
2. 11
3. 24
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition subtraction word problems worksheet 1st grade.
