Let's solve each of the 5 word problems step by step and explain the reasoning.
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1. Caterpillars in the Garden
Problem:
There were 33 caterpillars in the garden. Some more crawled in. Now there are 59 caterpillars. How many caterpillars crawled in?
Step-by-step:
- We start with 33 caterpillars.
- After some more crawl in, total becomes 59.
- To find how many crawled in, we subtract the original number from the new total:
$$
59 - 33 = 26
$$
- So, the correct equation is:
$$
33 + \_\_\_ = 59
$$
✔ Answer: B
$$
33 + \_\_\_ = 59
$$
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2. Austin’s Candies
Problem:
Austin had 72 candies. He gave 29 to Trent. How many does he have left?
Step-by-step:
- Start with 72 candies.
- Gave away 29 → subtract.
- Remaining = $ 72 - 29 = 43 $
✔ Answer: A
$$
72 - 29 = \_\_\_
$$
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3. Sharks Near the Shore
Problem:
There were 20 sharks near the shore. 17 more swam in. How many sharks are near the shore now?
Step-by-step:
- Original: 20 sharks
- Added: 17 sharks
- Total now: $ 20 + 17 = 37 $
✔ Answer: C
$$
20 + 17 = \_\_\_
$$
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4. Balconies on a Building
Problem:
Balconies are evenly spaced in 3 rows with 5 balconies in each row. How many balconies are there all together?
Step-by-step:
- 3 rows
- Each row has 5 balconies
- Total = $ 3 \times 5 = 15 $
✔ Answer: C
$$
3 \times 5 = \_\_\_
$$
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5. Books on the Bookshelf
Problem:
There are 9 rows with the same number of books in each row. There are 27 books altogether. How many books are in each row?
Step-by-step:
- Total books: 27
- Number of rows: 9
- Books per row = $ 27 \div 9 = 3 $
✔ Answer: A
$$
27 / 9 = \_\_\_
$$
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
B
2.
A
3.
C
4.
C
5.
A
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word problems worksheet 6th grade.
