Let's solve each of the addition problems step by step. These are simple addition problems where we need to add two numbers together and find the total.
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1) Ants
- There are 12 ants.
- 2 more ants come along.
- How many are there now?
Working out:
12 + 2 =
14
✔ Answer: 14
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2) Pears
- I buy 6 pears on Monday.
- I buy 6 more pears on Tuesday.
- How many pears in all?
Working out:
6 + 6 =
12
✔ Answer: 12
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3) Bicycles
- There are 5 bicycles in a race.
- 7 more bicycles join in.
- How many bicycles in total?
Working out:
5 + 7 =
12
✔ Answer: 12
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4) Frogs
- There are 7 frogs in a pond.
- 7 more frogs come into the pond.
- How many frogs now?
Working out:
7 + 7 =
14
✔ Answer: 14
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5) Ice Cream Cones
- Sally buys 9 ice cream cones.
- Captain buys 4 ice cream cones.
- How many in all?
Working out:
9 + 4 =
13
✔ Answer: 13
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✔ Final Answers:
1) 14
2) 12
3) 12
4) 14
5) 13
You can write these answers in the blank spaces next to each question, and optionally show the addition in the "WORKING OUT" column.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition word problem worksheet.
