Let's solve the "Slicing Apples" math problem step by step.
Objective:
Each apple has a total number of slices (written inside the apple). One slice is already given below the apple. You need to find the
missing number that, when added to the given number, equals the total number of slices in the apple.
We are told to use the numbers at the bottom of the page:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 — these are the possible answers we can choose from.
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Step-by-step Solutions:
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Apple 1: Total = 10, Given = 7
We need:
7 + ? = 10
→ ? = 10 - 7 =
3
✔ Answer:
3
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Apple 2: Total = 6, Given = 4
We need:
4 + ? = 6
→ ? = 6 - 4 =
2
✔ Answer:
2
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Apple 3: Total = 4, Given = 3
We need:
3 + ? = 4
→ ? = 4 - 3 =
1
✔ Answer:
1
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Apple 4: Total = 10, Given = 6
We need:
6 + ? = 10
→ ? = 10 - 6 =
4
✔ Answer:
4
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Apple 5: Total = 8, Given = 2
We need:
2 + ? = 8
→ ? = 8 - 2 =
6
✔ Answer:
6
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Apple 6: Total = 9, Given = 4
We need:
4 + ? = 9
→ ? = 9 - 4 =
5
✔ Answer:
5
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✔ Final Answers:
Now fill in the blanks:
- Apple 1 (10): 7 +
3 = 10
- Apple 2 (6): 4 +
2 = 6
- Apple 3 (4): 3 +
1 = 4
- Apple 4 (10): 6 +
4 = 10
- Apple 5 (8): 2 +
6 = 8
- Apple 6 (9): 4 +
5 = 9
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📌 Summary of Missing Numbers:
| Apple | Total | Given | Missing |
|-------|-------|--------|---------|
| 1 | 10 | 7 |
3 |
| 2 | 6 | 4 |
2 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 |
1 |
| 4 | 10 | 6 |
4 |
| 5 | 8 | 2 |
6 |
| 6 | 9 | 4 |
5 |
All missing numbers come from the list at the bottom:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and each is used exactly once.
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✔ Final Answer: The missing numbers are:
3, 2, 1, 4, 6, 5 (in order)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of decomposing numbers worksheet.
