Here is the solution to each of the 10 math word problems, with an explanation for each.
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Problem 1:
> If you have $20 and you spend $7, how much money do you have left?
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Operation: Subtraction (you are spending/losing money)
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Equation: 20 – 7 = 13
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Answer: You have
$13 left.
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Problem 2:
> If you have 10 books and you borrow 5, how many books do you have now?
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Operation: Addition (borrowing adds to your total)
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Equation: 10 + 5 = 15
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Answer: You have
15 books now.
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Problem 3:
> If you have 15 friends and 3 move away, how many friends do you have left?
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Operation: Subtraction (friends leaving reduces your count)
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Equation: 15 – 3 = 12
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Answer: You have
12 friends left.
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Problem 4:
> If you have 8 pens and you lose 2, how many pens do you have now?
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Operation: Subtraction (losing items decreases quantity)
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Equation: 8 – 2 = 6
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Answer: You have
6 pens now.
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Problem 5:
> If you have 18 candies and you eat 6, how many candies do you have left?
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Operation: Subtraction (eating reduces the amount)
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Equation: 18 – 6 = 12
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Answer: You have
12 candies left.
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Problem 6:
> If you have 12 stickers and you receive 4 more, how many stickers do you have now?
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Operation: Addition (receiving adds to your total)
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Equation: 12 + 4 = 16
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Answer: You have
16 stickers now.
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Problem 7:
> If you have 20 pieces of paper and you tear 5, how many pieces of paper do you have left?
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Operation: Subtraction (tearing removes from total)
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Equation: 20 – 5 = 15
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Answer: You have
15 pieces of paper left.
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Problem 8:
> If you have 6 keys and you find 2 more, how many keys do you have now?
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Operation: Addition (finding adds to your collection)
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Equation: 6 + 2 = 8
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Answer: You have
8 keys now.
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Problem 9:
> If you have 14 balloons and 3 pop, how many balloons do you have left?
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Operation: Subtraction (popping removes balloons)
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Equation: 14 – 3 = 11
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Answer: You have
11 balloons left.
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Problem 10:
> If you have 10 apples and you receive 2 more, how many apples do you have now?
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Operation: Addition (receiving increases your count)
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Equation: 10 + 2 = 12
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Answer: You have
12 apples now.
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✔ Final Answers Summary (to fill in the worksheet boxes):
1. 20 – 7 = 13
2. 10 + 5 = 15
3. 15 – 3 = 12
4. 8 – 2 = 6
5. 18 – 6 = 12
6. 12 + 4 = 16
7. 20 – 5 = 15
8. 6 + 2 = 8
9. 14 – 3 = 11
10. 10 + 2 = 12
You can now write these equations into the boxes on your worksheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free printable math word problem worksheet.
