Let's solve each word problem step by step and explain the solution. Since you're asked to
draw pictures, I'll describe what you should draw for each problem to show understanding.
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Problem 1:
Alex had 15 toy blocks. He gave 13 away to his friends. How many did he have left?
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Step-by-step Solution:
- Alex starts with
15 blocks.
- He gives away
13 blocks.
- To find how many are left, subtract:
$ 15 - 13 = 2 $
✔ Answer: 2 blocks
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Drawing Suggestion:
- Draw 15 small squares or circles (representing blocks).
- Cross out 13 of them to show they were given away.
- Count the remaining ones — there should be
2 left.
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Problem 2:
Tom ran for 3 minutes, stopped, and ran another 13. How many minutes did he run for altogether?
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Step-by-step Solution:
- Tom ran for
3 minutes first.
- Then he ran for
13 more minutes.
- Add them together:
$ 3 + 13 = 16 $
✔ Answer: 16 minutes
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Drawing Suggestion:
- Draw a timeline or two lines labeled "3 min" and "13 min".
- Combine them into one longer line labeled "16 min".
- Or, draw 3 dots for the first part and 13 dots for the second, then count all dots.
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Problem 3:
Lucy ate 6 cookies on Monday and 9 cookies on Tuesday. How many cookies did she eat altogether?
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Step-by-step Solution:
- On Monday:
6 cookies
- On Tuesday:
9 cookies
- Add them:
$ 6 + 9 = 15 $
✔ Answer: 15 cookies
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Drawing Suggestion:
- Draw 6 circles (cookies) under "Monday".
- Draw 9 circles under "Tuesday".
- Circle or group all the cookies together and count them — total is
15.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
2 blocks
2.
16 minutes
3.
15 cookies
Make sure to label your drawings clearly so your teacher can see your thinking! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet word problems.
