Let's solve each word problem step by step:
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1) There were 7 birds sitting on a tree. 3 of them fly away. How many birds are left on the tree?
- We start with
7 birds.
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3 birds fly away, so we subtract:
$ 7 - 3 = 4 $
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Answer: 4 birds are left.
✔ Answer: 4 birds
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2) John had 9 coins. He gave 4 of them to his younger sister. How many coins does John have now?
- John starts with
9 coins.
- He gives away
4 coins, so we subtract:
$ 9 - 4 = 5 $
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Answer: John has 5 coins left.
✔ Answer: 5 coins
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3) Joe has 8 balloons. 3 of them burst. How many balloons are left?
- Joe starts with
8 balloons.
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3 balloons burst, so we subtract:
$ 8 - 3 = 5 $
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Answer: 5 balloons are left.
✔ Answer: 5 balloons
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Final Answers:
1)
4 birds
2)
5 coins
3)
5 balloons
These are all subtraction problems where we take away a certain number from the total to find how many remain.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction stories worksheet for kindergarten.
