Here are the step-by-step solutions for each problem on the worksheet.
1) The Millers had 29 fish fillets stacked in their freezer. They cooked 10 of these for a family supper. How many fillets are left in the freezer?
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Step 1: Start with the total number of fillets: 29.
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Step 2: Subtract the number they cooked: 10.
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Calculation: $29 - 10 = 19$.
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Answer: There are 19 fillets left.
2) A store had 42 Halloween costumes. With some more added to the stock, the number of costumes became 76. How many costumes were added?
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Step 1: Identify the final total (76) and the starting amount (42).
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Step 2: To find out how many were added, subtract the starting amount from the final total.
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Calculation: $76 - 42 = 34$.
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Answer: 34 costumes were added.
3) During spring break, Linda planted 32 tulip plants. Her mother gave away 14 of them. How many plants does Linda have now?
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Step 1: Start with the number of plants Linda had: 32.
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Step 2: Subtract the number her mother gave away: 14.
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Calculation: $32 - 14 = 18$.
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Answer: Linda has 18 plants now.
4) Gina read 79 books from a popular book series. If there are 84 books in the series, how many books are yet to be read?
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Step 1: Identify the total number of books in the series: 84.
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Step 2: Subtract the number of books Gina has already read: 79.
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Calculation: $84 - 79 = 5$.
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Answer: There are 5 books yet to be read.
5) Bella bought 48 cans of food for her pet dogs and cats. If 13 cans were cat food, how many cans of dog food did she buy?
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Step 1: Start with the total cans bought: 48.
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Step 2: Subtract the cans that were for cats: 13.
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Calculation: $48 - 13 = 35$.
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Answer: She bought 35 cans of dog food.
6) In a basketball game, Team Wizards scored 50 points and Team Blazers scored 65 points. By how many points did Team Blazers beat Team Wizards?
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Step 1: Identify the higher score (Blazers: 65) and the lower score (Wizards: 50).
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Step 2: Subtract the lower score from the higher score to find the difference.
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Calculation: $65 - 50 = 15$.
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Answer: Team Blazers beat Team Wizards by 15 points.
Final Answer:
1) 19
2) 34
3) 18
4) 5
5) 35
6) 15
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of problem solving involving addition and subtraction worksheet for grade 2.
