Math Word Problems worksheet for elementary students to practice writing and solving addition and subtraction equations.

Let's solve each of these math word problems step by step. For each problem, we'll determine whether it involves addition (+) or subtraction (−), write the equation, and then solve it.

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1. If you have $20 and you spend $7, how much money do you have left?

- You start with $20.
- You spend $7 → this means subtract.
- Equation:
$$
20 - 7 = 13
$$
✔ Answer: $13

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2. If you have 10 books and you borrow 5, how many books do you have now?

- You already have 10 books.
- You borrow 5 more → this means you gain books → add.
- Equation:
$$
10 + 5 = 15
$$
✔ Answer: 15 books

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3. If you have 15 friends and 3 move away, how many friends do you have left?

- You start with 15 friends.
- 3 move away → subtract.
- Equation:
$$
15 - 3 = 12
$$
✔ Answer: 12 friends

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4. If you have 8 pens and you lose 2, how many pens do you have now?

- Start with 8 pens.
- Lose 2 → subtract.
- Equation:
$$
8 - 2 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: 6 pens

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5. If you have 18 candies and you eat 6, how many candies do you have left?

- Start with 18 candies.
- Eat 6 → subtract.
- Equation:
$$
18 - 6 = 12
$$
✔ Answer: 12 candies

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6. If you have 12 stickers and you receive 4 more, how many stickers do you have now?

- Start with 12 stickers.
- Receive 4 more → add.
- Equation:
$$
12 + 4 = 16
$$
✔ Answer: 16 stickers

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7. If you have 20 pieces of paper and you tear 5, how many pieces of paper do you have left?

- Start with 20.
- Tear 5 → subtract.
- Equation:
$$
20 - 5 = 15
$$
✔ Answer: 15 pieces

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8. If you have 6 keys and you find 2 more, how many keys do you have now?

- Start with 6 keys.
- Find 2 more → add.
- Equation:
$$
6 + 2 = 8
$$
✔ Answer: 8 keys

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9. If you have 14 balloons and 3 pop, how many balloons do you have left?

- Start with 14 balloons.
- 3 pop → they are gone → subtract.
- Equation:
$$
14 - 3 = 11
$$
✔ Answer: 11 balloons

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10. If you have 10 apples and you receive 2 more, how many apples do you have now?

- Start with 10 apples.
- Receive 2 more → add.
- Equation:
$$
10 + 2 = 12
$$
✔ Answer: 12 apples

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

| Problem | Equation | Answer |
|--------|----------------|--------|
| 1 | 20 − 7 = 13 | 13 |
| 2 | 10 + 5 = 15 | 15 |
| 3 | 15 − 3 = 12 | 12 |
| 4 | 8 − 2 = 6 | 6 |
| 5 | 18 − 6 = 12 | 12 |
| 6 | 12 + 4 = 16 | 16 |
| 7 | 20 − 5 = 15 | 15 |
| 8 | 6 + 2 = 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 14 − 3 = 11 | 11 |
| 10 | 10 + 2 = 12 | 12 |

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💡 Tip: Always look for keywords:
- Addition: "receive", "find", "get", "more", "total"
- Subtraction: "lose", "spend", "eat", "pop", "move away", "tear"

This helps decide whether to add or subtract!

Let me know if you'd like a printable version or help explaining any specific problem! 😊