Let's solve each subtraction word problem step by step.
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1. Eugene noticed the temperature had dropped by 8 degrees from 17. What was the new temperature?
Step-by-step:
- Original temperature = 17 degrees
- Temperature dropped by = 8 degrees
- New temperature = 17 - 8 =
9 degrees
✔ Answer: 9 degrees
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2. Theresa had $12 and she spent $7. How much did she have left?
Step-by-step:
- Amount she had = $12
- Amount spent = $7
- Amount left = 12 - 7 =
$5
✔ Answer: $5
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3. Judy was watching a new TV series that had 12 episodes. She already watched 6 episodes. How many more did she have to watch?
Step-by-step:
- Total episodes = 12
- Episodes watched = 6
- Episodes left = 12 - 6 =
6 episodes
✔ Answer: 6 episodes
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4. Noah took pictures of different lizards for a science project. He wanted 20 pictures altogether, but he only had 11 pictures so far. How many more pictures did he need?
Step-by-step:
- Total pictures needed = 20
- Pictures already taken = 11
- Pictures still needed = 20 - 11 =
9 pictures
✔ Answer: 9 pictures
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
9 degrees
2.
$5
3.
6 episodes
4.
9 pictures
You can write these answers in the boxes provided on the worksheet. Each problem involves simple subtraction based on real-life situations.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction worksheet for 2nd grade word problems.
