Math coloring activity for kids featuring a cheerful sunflower with simple arithmetic problems.
A math coloring worksheet featuring a cute sunflower with addition and subtraction problems, where students solve equations and color according to a key to reveal the image.
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Step-by-step solution for: 10 Free Mixed Addition and Subtraction Color By Number Worksheets ...
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Let’s solve each math problem step by step. We’ll go one by one and write down the answer for each.
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Top left (sun rays and sky):
- 14 + 3 = 17
- 12 - 0 = 12
- 12 + 0 = 12
- 17 - 2 = 15
- 15 - 4 = 11
- 12 + 2 = 14
- 14 - 1 = 13
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Flower petals and center:
Center:
- 11 + 0 = 11
Petals (going clockwise from top):
- 13 - 2 = 11
- 14 - 0 = 14
- 13 + 3 = 16
- 18 - 1 = 17
- 11 - 0 = 11
- 15 - 2 = 13
- 16 + 1 = 17
- 18 - 7 = 11
- 16 + 3 = 19 ← Wait! Let’s check that again.
Wait — 16 + 3 is actually 19, but looking at the color key, 19 isn’t listed. That might be a mistake? But let’s double-check all problems first.
Actually, hold on — maybe I misread. Let me list them again carefully:
From the flower:
Top petal: 13 - 2 = 11
Right-top: 14 - 0 = 14
Right: 13 + 3 = 16
Right-bottom: 18 - 1 = 17
Bottom-right: 11 - 0 = 11
Bottom: 15 - 2 = 13
Bottom-left: 16 + 1 = 17
Left: 18 - 7 = 11
Left-top: 16 + 3 = 19 ← Hmm, 19 is not in the color key. Maybe it’s a typo? Or perhaps I should just calculate correctly and see.
But wait — let’s check the stem and leaves too.
Stem leaf (left): 20 - 5 = 15
Stem leaf (right): 18 - 3 = 15
Ground area:
- 18 - 4 = 14
- 19 - 7 = 12
- 14 - 2 = 12
Also, there’s a cloud near the sun: 19 - 5 = 14
And another small cloud: 12 + 0 we already did.
Wait — let’s make a full list of ALL problems with answers:
1. 14 + 3 = 17
2. 12 - 0 = 12
3. 12 + 0 = 12
4. 17 - 2 = 15
5. 15 - 4 = 11
6. 12 + 2 = 14
7. 14 - 1 = 13
8. 19 - 5 = 14
9. 13 - 2 = 11
10. 14 - 0 = 14
11. 13 + 3 = 16
12. 18 - 1 = 17
13. 11 - 0 = 11
14. 15 - 2 = 13
15. 16 + 1 = 17
16. 18 - 7 = 11
17. 16 + 3 = 19 ← This is still 19. But 19 is not in the color key. Maybe it’s meant to be 16 + 2? Or perhaps it’s okay — maybe we just leave it as 19 and see if it matches anything? But the key only goes up to 17.
Wait — let’s check the original image description again... Actually, since I can’t see the image, I have to trust the text given. But in the user’s message, it says “16 + 3 =” — so mathematically, it’s 19.
But the color key has:
YELLOW: 11, 17
ORANGE: 13
GREEN: 15
BLUE: 12
LIGHT GREEN: 14
RED: 16
So 19 is not included. That might be an error in the worksheet, or perhaps I misread. Let me assume for now that it’s correct and proceed — maybe the student is supposed to notice that 19 doesn’t match any color? But that seems odd.
Alternatively, maybe “16 + 3” is a typo and should be “16 + 1” which is already elsewhere? No, 16+1 is separate.
Wait — let’s count how many times each number appears based on our calculations:
Let’s tabulate all answers:
- 11: appears in → 15-4, 13-2, 11-0, 18-7 → that’s 4 times
- 12: 12-0, 12+0, 19-7, 14-2 → 4 times
- 13: 14-1, 15-2 → 2 times
- 14: 12+2, 19-5, 14-0, 18-4 → 4 times
- 15: 17-2, 20-5, 18-3 → 3 times
- 16: 13+3 → 1 time
- 17: 14+3, 18-1, 16+1 → 3 times
- 19: 16+3 → 1 time ← problem
Since 19 is not in the key, perhaps it’s a mistake. Maybe it’s supposed to be 16 + 0 = 16? Or 15 + 3 = 18? Not sure.
But for accuracy, I’ll report what the math says.
However, looking back at common worksheets like this, sometimes numbers are chosen to fit the key. So perhaps “16 + 3” is meant to be “13 + 3” which is already there? No.
Wait — let me re-express all problems clearly:
List of all equations from the image description:
Sun rays:
- 14 + 3
- 12 - 0
- 12 + 0
- 17 - 2
- 15 - 4
- 12 + 2
- 14 - 1
Clouds:
- 19 - 5
- (another cloud? not specified)
Flower:
Center: 11 + 0
Petals:
- 13 - 2
- 14 - 0
- 13 + 3
- 18 - 1
- 11 - 0
- 15 - 2
- 16 + 1
- 18 - 7
- 16 + 3 ← this is the outlier
Stem:
- 20 - 5
- 18 - 3
Ground:
- 18 - 4
- 19 - 7
- 14 - 2
That’s 20 problems total.
Now let’s compute each accurately:
1. 14 + 3 = 17
2. 12 - 0 = 12
3. 12 + 0 = 12
4. 17 - 2 = 15
5. 15 - 4 = 11
6. 12 + 2 = 14
7. 14 - 1 = 13
8. 19 - 5 = 14
9. 11 + 0 = 11
10. 13 - 2 = 11
11. 14 - 0 = 14
12. 13 + 3 = 16
13. 18 - 1 = 17
14. 11 - 0 = 11
15. 15 - 2 = 13
16. 16 + 1 = 17
17. 18 - 7 = 11
18. 16 + 3 = 19 ← still 19
19. 20 - 5 = 15
20. 18 - 3 = 15
21. 18 - 4 = 14
22. 19 - 7 = 12
23. 14 - 2 = 12
Wait, that’s 23 problems? I think I double-counted.
Let me list unique ones as per standard layout:
Typically, such worksheets have about 20 problems. Let’s assume the following are the intended ones (based on common structure):
Final verified list with answers:
- 14 + 3 = 17
- 12 - 0 = 12
- 12 + 0 = 12
- 17 - 2 = 15
- 15 - 4 = 11
- 12 + 2 = 14
- 14 - 1 = 13
- 19 - 5 = 14
- 13 - 2 = 11
- 14 - 0 = 14
- 13 + 3 = 16
- 18 - 1 = 17
- 11 - 0 = 11
- 15 - 2 = 13
- 16 + 1 = 17
- 18 - 7 = 11
- 16 + 3 = 19 ← problematic
- 20 - 5 = 15
- 18 - 3 = 15
- 18 - 4 = 14
- 19 - 7 = 12
- 14 - 2 = 12
To resolve the 19 issue: Since the color key does not include 19, and this is likely a coloring sheet designed for specific answers, it’s possible that “16 + 3” is a typo and should be “16 + 0” = 16, or “15 + 3” = 18 (still not in key), or “13 + 3” is already used.
Another possibility: maybe “16 + 3” is meant to be “10 + 3” = 13? But that’s speculative.
Given that this is for a student, and we must provide accurate math, I will state the correct calculation, but note that 19 may not have a color.
However, upon second thought — let’s check if 16 + 3 could be misread. In some fonts, 6 and 5 look similar. If it were 15 + 3 = 18, still not in key. 14 + 3 = 17, already used.
Perhaps it’s 16 - 3 = 13? That would fit.
But without seeing the image, I have to go with what’s written: “16 + 3 =”
Mathematically, it’s 19.
For the purpose of this exercise, I’ll include it as 19, but when coloring, the student might need to ask the teacher.
But let’s proceed to final answers for coloring.
Color Key:
- YELLOW: 11, 17
- ORANGE: 13
- GREEN: 15
- BLUE: 12
- LIGHT GREEN: 14
- RED: 16
So for each answer, assign color:
Answers and their colors:
- 11 → YELLOW
- 12 → BLUE
- 13 → ORANGE
- 14 → LIGHT GREEN
- 15 → GREEN
- 16 → RED
- 17 → YELLOW
- 19 → no color (problem)
Now, to present the final answer as requested — since the task is to "write the answer for each problem", I should list all answers.
But the user didn't specify to list them; they said "solve the problem accurately". The problem is to fill in the answers and then color, but since we're not coloring here, we just provide the numerical answers.
Given the format, I think the expected output is the set of answers.
But to be precise, let's compile all unique problems with their answers in order as they might appear.
Since the instruction is to provide the final answer after reasoning, and the task is to solve each problem, I'll list the answers in a clear way.
However, the most important thing is to ensure accuracy.
Let me verify a few critical ones:
- 16 + 3: 16 + 3 is indeed 19. No doubt.
- 20 - 5 = 15, correct.
- 18 - 3 = 15, correct.
- 19 - 7 = 12, correct.
- 14 - 2 = 12, correct.
So, despite 19 not being in the key, mathematically it's correct.
Perhaps in the actual image, it's different, but based on text, we go with 19.
For the final answer, since the user wants the solution, I'll provide the answers grouped or listed.
But the response format says "Final Answer" should be the correct answer — probably meaning the completed set.
Given that, I'll summarize the answers as follows:
The solutions to the math problems are:
17, 12, 12, 15, 11, 14, 13, 14, 11, 14, 16, 17, 11, 13, 17, 11, 19, 15, 15, 14, 12, 12
But to make it neat, perhaps list them in the order of the problems as typically arranged.
Since the exact order isn't specified, I'll provide the answers corresponding to each expression as calculated.
For the sake of this response, I'll box the key insight: all calculations are done, and the only anomaly is 19 which doesn't match the color key.
But for the Final Answer section, since the task is to solve the problems, I'll state the answers.
Perhaps the best way is to say:
After solving all problems, the answers are:
- For 14+3: 17
- For 12-0: 12
- etc.
But that's lengthy.
Given the context, I think the expected final answer is the set of numerical results, and since it's a coloring sheet, the main goal is to get the numbers right for coloring.
So, I'll conclude with the list of answers in a compact form.
Final decision: Provide the answers as a list, noting that 16+3=19 may need verification.
But to adhere to the format, here's the Final Answer.
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Top left (sun rays and sky):
- 14 + 3 = 17
- 12 - 0 = 12
- 12 + 0 = 12
- 17 - 2 = 15
- 15 - 4 = 11
- 12 + 2 = 14
- 14 - 1 = 13
---
Flower petals and center:
Center:
- 11 + 0 = 11
Petals (going clockwise from top):
- 13 - 2 = 11
- 14 - 0 = 14
- 13 + 3 = 16
- 18 - 1 = 17
- 11 - 0 = 11
- 15 - 2 = 13
- 16 + 1 = 17
- 18 - 7 = 11
- 16 + 3 = 19 ← Wait! Let’s check that again.
Wait — 16 + 3 is actually 19, but looking at the color key, 19 isn’t listed. That might be a mistake? But let’s double-check all problems first.
Actually, hold on — maybe I misread. Let me list them again carefully:
From the flower:
Top petal: 13 - 2 = 11
Right-top: 14 - 0 = 14
Right: 13 + 3 = 16
Right-bottom: 18 - 1 = 17
Bottom-right: 11 - 0 = 11
Bottom: 15 - 2 = 13
Bottom-left: 16 + 1 = 17
Left: 18 - 7 = 11
Left-top: 16 + 3 = 19 ← Hmm, 19 is not in the color key. Maybe it’s a typo? Or perhaps I should just calculate correctly and see.
But wait — let’s check the stem and leaves too.
Stem leaf (left): 20 - 5 = 15
Stem leaf (right): 18 - 3 = 15
Ground area:
- 18 - 4 = 14
- 19 - 7 = 12
- 14 - 2 = 12
Also, there’s a cloud near the sun: 19 - 5 = 14
And another small cloud: 12 + 0 we already did.
Wait — let’s make a full list of ALL problems with answers:
1. 14 + 3 = 17
2. 12 - 0 = 12
3. 12 + 0 = 12
4. 17 - 2 = 15
5. 15 - 4 = 11
6. 12 + 2 = 14
7. 14 - 1 = 13
8. 19 - 5 = 14
9. 13 - 2 = 11
10. 14 - 0 = 14
11. 13 + 3 = 16
12. 18 - 1 = 17
13. 11 - 0 = 11
14. 15 - 2 = 13
15. 16 + 1 = 17
16. 18 - 7 = 11
17. 16 + 3 = 19 ← This is still 19. But 19 is not in the color key. Maybe it’s meant to be 16 + 2? Or perhaps it’s okay — maybe we just leave it as 19 and see if it matches anything? But the key only goes up to 17.
Wait — let’s check the original image description again... Actually, since I can’t see the image, I have to trust the text given. But in the user’s message, it says “16 + 3 =” — so mathematically, it’s 19.
But the color key has:
YELLOW: 11, 17
ORANGE: 13
GREEN: 15
BLUE: 12
LIGHT GREEN: 14
RED: 16
So 19 is not included. That might be an error in the worksheet, or perhaps I misread. Let me assume for now that it’s correct and proceed — maybe the student is supposed to notice that 19 doesn’t match any color? But that seems odd.
Alternatively, maybe “16 + 3” is a typo and should be “16 + 1” which is already elsewhere? No, 16+1 is separate.
Wait — let’s count how many times each number appears based on our calculations:
Let’s tabulate all answers:
- 11: appears in → 15-4, 13-2, 11-0, 18-7 → that’s 4 times
- 12: 12-0, 12+0, 19-7, 14-2 → 4 times
- 13: 14-1, 15-2 → 2 times
- 14: 12+2, 19-5, 14-0, 18-4 → 4 times
- 15: 17-2, 20-5, 18-3 → 3 times
- 16: 13+3 → 1 time
- 17: 14+3, 18-1, 16+1 → 3 times
- 19: 16+3 → 1 time ← problem
Since 19 is not in the key, perhaps it’s a mistake. Maybe it’s supposed to be 16 + 0 = 16? Or 15 + 3 = 18? Not sure.
But for accuracy, I’ll report what the math says.
However, looking back at common worksheets like this, sometimes numbers are chosen to fit the key. So perhaps “16 + 3” is meant to be “13 + 3” which is already there? No.
Wait — let me re-express all problems clearly:
List of all equations from the image description:
Sun rays:
- 14 + 3
- 12 - 0
- 12 + 0
- 17 - 2
- 15 - 4
- 12 + 2
- 14 - 1
Clouds:
- 19 - 5
- (another cloud? not specified)
Flower:
Center: 11 + 0
Petals:
- 13 - 2
- 14 - 0
- 13 + 3
- 18 - 1
- 11 - 0
- 15 - 2
- 16 + 1
- 18 - 7
- 16 + 3 ← this is the outlier
Stem:
- 20 - 5
- 18 - 3
Ground:
- 18 - 4
- 19 - 7
- 14 - 2
That’s 20 problems total.
Now let’s compute each accurately:
1. 14 + 3 = 17
2. 12 - 0 = 12
3. 12 + 0 = 12
4. 17 - 2 = 15
5. 15 - 4 = 11
6. 12 + 2 = 14
7. 14 - 1 = 13
8. 19 - 5 = 14
9. 11 + 0 = 11
10. 13 - 2 = 11
11. 14 - 0 = 14
12. 13 + 3 = 16
13. 18 - 1 = 17
14. 11 - 0 = 11
15. 15 - 2 = 13
16. 16 + 1 = 17
17. 18 - 7 = 11
18. 16 + 3 = 19 ← still 19
19. 20 - 5 = 15
20. 18 - 3 = 15
21. 18 - 4 = 14
22. 19 - 7 = 12
23. 14 - 2 = 12
Wait, that’s 23 problems? I think I double-counted.
Let me list unique ones as per standard layout:
Typically, such worksheets have about 20 problems. Let’s assume the following are the intended ones (based on common structure):
Final verified list with answers:
- 14 + 3 = 17
- 12 - 0 = 12
- 12 + 0 = 12
- 17 - 2 = 15
- 15 - 4 = 11
- 12 + 2 = 14
- 14 - 1 = 13
- 19 - 5 = 14
- 13 - 2 = 11
- 14 - 0 = 14
- 13 + 3 = 16
- 18 - 1 = 17
- 11 - 0 = 11
- 15 - 2 = 13
- 16 + 1 = 17
- 18 - 7 = 11
- 16 + 3 = 19 ← problematic
- 20 - 5 = 15
- 18 - 3 = 15
- 18 - 4 = 14
- 19 - 7 = 12
- 14 - 2 = 12
To resolve the 19 issue: Since the color key does not include 19, and this is likely a coloring sheet designed for specific answers, it’s possible that “16 + 3” is a typo and should be “16 + 0” = 16, or “15 + 3” = 18 (still not in key), or “13 + 3” is already used.
Another possibility: maybe “16 + 3” is meant to be “10 + 3” = 13? But that’s speculative.
Given that this is for a student, and we must provide accurate math, I will state the correct calculation, but note that 19 may not have a color.
However, upon second thought — let’s check if 16 + 3 could be misread. In some fonts, 6 and 5 look similar. If it were 15 + 3 = 18, still not in key. 14 + 3 = 17, already used.
Perhaps it’s 16 - 3 = 13? That would fit.
But without seeing the image, I have to go with what’s written: “16 + 3 =”
Mathematically, it’s 19.
For the purpose of this exercise, I’ll include it as 19, but when coloring, the student might need to ask the teacher.
But let’s proceed to final answers for coloring.
Color Key:
- YELLOW: 11, 17
- ORANGE: 13
- GREEN: 15
- BLUE: 12
- LIGHT GREEN: 14
- RED: 16
So for each answer, assign color:
Answers and their colors:
- 11 → YELLOW
- 12 → BLUE
- 13 → ORANGE
- 14 → LIGHT GREEN
- 15 → GREEN
- 16 → RED
- 17 → YELLOW
- 19 → no color (problem)
Now, to present the final answer as requested — since the task is to "write the answer for each problem", I should list all answers.
But the user didn't specify to list them; they said "solve the problem accurately". The problem is to fill in the answers and then color, but since we're not coloring here, we just provide the numerical answers.
Given the format, I think the expected output is the set of answers.
But to be precise, let's compile all unique problems with their answers in order as they might appear.
Since the instruction is to provide the final answer after reasoning, and the task is to solve each problem, I'll list the answers in a clear way.
However, the most important thing is to ensure accuracy.
Let me verify a few critical ones:
- 16 + 3: 16 + 3 is indeed 19. No doubt.
- 20 - 5 = 15, correct.
- 18 - 3 = 15, correct.
- 19 - 7 = 12, correct.
- 14 - 2 = 12, correct.
So, despite 19 not being in the key, mathematically it's correct.
Perhaps in the actual image, it's different, but based on text, we go with 19.
For the final answer, since the user wants the solution, I'll provide the answers grouped or listed.
But the response format says "Final Answer" should be the correct answer — probably meaning the completed set.
Given that, I'll summarize the answers as follows:
The solutions to the math problems are:
17, 12, 12, 15, 11, 14, 13, 14, 11, 14, 16, 17, 11, 13, 17, 11, 19, 15, 15, 14, 12, 12
But to make it neat, perhaps list them in the order of the problems as typically arranged.
Since the exact order isn't specified, I'll provide the answers corresponding to each expression as calculated.
For the sake of this response, I'll box the key insight: all calculations are done, and the only anomaly is 19 which doesn't match the color key.
But for the Final Answer section, since the task is to solve the problems, I'll state the answers.
Perhaps the best way is to say:
After solving all problems, the answers are:
- For 14+3: 17
- For 12-0: 12
- etc.
But that's lengthy.
Given the context, I think the expected final answer is the set of numerical results, and since it's a coloring sheet, the main goal is to get the numbers right for coloring.
So, I'll conclude with the list of answers in a compact form.
Final decision: Provide the answers as a list, noting that 16+3=19 may need verification.
But to adhere to the format, here's the Final Answer.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plant color addition and subtraction mixed worksheet.