Let's solve each word problem step by step and explain the solution clearly.
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Problem 1:
On Tuesday, Simon saw 18 birds on one tree and 14 birds on another. On Wednesday, each tree only had 7 birds. How many birds flew away?
Step-by-step:
- On Tuesday:
- Tree 1: 18 birds
- Tree 2: 14 birds
- Total birds = 18 + 14 =
32 birds
- On Wednesday:
- Each tree has 7 birds
- Total birds = 7 + 7 =
14 birds
- Birds that flew away = Tuesday total – Wednesday total
= 32 – 14 =
18 birds
✔ Answer: 18 birds flew away.
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Problem 2:
Amy saved $30 and her sister saved $40. They each spent half their money. If they join their money together, how much would they have now?
Step-by-step:
- Amy saved $30 → She spent half:
$30 ÷ 2 =
$15 left
- Her sister saved $40 → She spent half:
$40 ÷ 2 =
$20 left
- Together: $15 + $20 =
$35
✔ Answer: $35
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Problem 3:
Josh picked 23 flowers and his brother picked 17. 14 of them died on the way home. How many flowers did they have?
Step-by-step:
- Total flowers picked:
23 (Josh) + 17 (brother) =
40 flowers
- 14 died → So, remaining flowers =
40 – 14 =
26 flowers
✔ Answer: 26 flowers
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Problem 4:
At Sam's school, there are 240 students. If 50 students were away, how many students were at school?
Step-by-step:
- Total students = 240
- Students away = 50
- Students at school = 240 – 50 =
190
✔ Answer: 190 students
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
18
2.
$35
3.
26
4.
190
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math word problems worksheet 6th grade.
