Let's solve each addition problem step by step and explain the solution.
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1) I have 13 books. I buy 5 more books. How many books do I have now?
Step-by-step:
- Start with 13 books.
- Add 5 more books.
- Add: $ 13 + 5 = 18 $
✔ Answer: 18
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2) There are 8 elephants in a zoo. 9 more elephants join. How many elephants in total?
Step-by-step:
- Start with 8 elephants.
- Add 9 more elephants.
- Add: $ 8 + 9 = 17 $
✔ Answer: 17
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3) Sally has 10¢. Newton has 7¢. How much money in all?
Step-by-step:
- Sally has 10 cents.
- Newton has 7 cents.
- Add them together: $ 10¢ + 7¢ = 17¢ $
✔ Answer: 17¢
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4) There are 6 fish in a pond. 14 more fish are added. How many fish altogether?
Step-by-step:
- Start with 6 fish.
- Add 14 more fish.
- Add: $ 6 + 14 = 20 $
✔ Answer: 20
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5) I catch 12 butterflies in my net. Next day I catch 6 butterflies. How many butterflies did I catch in all?
Step-by-step:
- First day: 12 butterflies.
- Second day: 6 butterflies.
- Total: $ 12 + 6 = 18 $
✔ Answer: 18
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
18
2)
17
3)
17¢
4)
20
5)
18
You can write these answers in the blank spaces provided on the worksheet.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on addition word problems for grade 1.
