Problem Analysis:
The worksheet titled "Safari Maths" presents a series of word problems involving basic arithmetic operations (addition and subtraction). Each problem describes a scenario with animals in a safari setting and asks how many animals remain or join after certain events occur.
Solution to Each Problem:
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Problem 1:
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Question: 10 meerkats are foraging in the desert. An eagle flies over, and 8 scurry away. How many are left?
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Solution:
- Initial number of meerkats: 10
- Number that scurry away: 8
- Remaining meerkats: \( 10 - 8 = 2 \)
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Answer: 2
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Problem 2:
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Question: 7 giraffes are eating yummy leaves. 3 more come over to join. How many giraffes are there now?
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Solution:
- Initial number of giraffes: 7
- Number that join: 3
- Total giraffes: \( 7 + 3 = 10 \)
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Answer: 10
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Problem 3:
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Question: 6 lions are bathing in the sun. 2 get hot and leave to find some shade. How many lions are there now?
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Solution:
- Initial number of lions: 6
- Number that leave: 2
- Remaining lions: \( 6 - 2 = 4 \)
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Answer: 4
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Problem 4:
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Question: 2 hippos are splashing in the mud. 4 more come over to join. How many hippos are there now?
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Solution:
- Initial number of hippos: 2
- Number that join: 4
- Total hippos: \( 2 + 4 = 6 \)
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Answer: 6
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Problem 5:
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Question: 3 vultures are sitting in a tree. 5 more fly down.
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Solution:
- Initial number of vultures: 3
- Number that fly down: 5
- Total vultures: \( 3 + 5 = 8 \)
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Answer: 8
Final Answers:
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2
2.
10
3.
4
4.
6
5.
8
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{2, 10, 4, 6, 8}
\]
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