Let's solve each problem step by step and explain the reasoning.
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1) There are 13 butterflies. 6 fly away. How many are left?
- We start with 13 butterflies.
- 6 fly away → we subtract 6 from 13.
- $ 13 - 6 = 7 $
✔ Answer: 7
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2) A shop sells 5 apples on Monday, 3 on Tuesday, and 4 on Wednesday. How many altogether?
- Add all the apples sold over the three days:
- Monday: 5
- Tuesday: 3
- Wednesday: 4
- $ 5 + 3 + 4 = 12 $
✔ Answer: 12
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3) There are 15 trees. 8 are cut down. How many are left?
- Start with 15 trees.
- 8 are cut down → subtract 8.
- $ 15 - 8 = 7 $
✔ Answer: 7
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4) There are 11 birds. 4 more come along. How many are there in total?
- Start with 11 birds.
- 4 more join → add 4.
- $ 11 + 4 = 15 $
✔ Answer: 15
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5) Captain has 6 pies. Newton has 3. Sally has 5. What is the sum?
- Add the number of pies each person has:
- Captain: 6
- Newton: 3
- Sally: 5
- $ 6 + 3 + 5 = 14 $
✔ Answer: 14
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
7
2)
12
3)
7
4)
15
5)
14
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition subtraction word problems worksheet.
