Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will solve addition and subtraction word problems.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Solve the following equation: 43+15
43
57
Correct answer: 58
Q2.
Solve the following equation: 30+32
60
Correct answer: 62
64
Q3.
Solve the following equation: 71-25
45
Correct answer: 46
51

3 Questions

Q1.
Sally orders 64 bricks but only 41 get delivered. How many bricks are missing?
22
Correct answer: 23
41
Q2.
Bob builds a wall that is 34 bricks long. Sally builds a wall that is 45 bricks long. What is the length of the walls altogether?
11
34
Correct answer: 79
Q3.
Sally used 28 bricks yesterday. Today she used 37. How many bricks did she use altogether?
37
Correct answer: 65
9

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UnitMaths / Addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers (regrouping and adjusting)