Word Problems
Leah has 4 apples, and her mom gives her 3 more. How many apples does she have now?
Addition or Subtraction?
Addition
4 + 3 = 7
Sara had 12 candies. She ate 5 on the way to school to day. How many candies does she have left?
Addition or Subtraction?
Number Sentence with Answer?
Subtraction
12 - 5 = 7
1 + ___ = 5
5 - 1 = ____
1+4=5
5-1=4
Ms. Jones ate 5 cupcakes on a plate, and then ate 4 more. How many cupcakes did Ms. Jones eat?
5 + 4 = 9
On the trip to Trampoline World, there were 8 kids on the trampoline, and 4 more joined. How many kids are there now?
Addition or Subtraction?
Number Sentence with Answer?
Addition
8 + 4 = 12
2 + ___ = 5
5 - 2 = ____
2+3=5
5-2=3
Layla has 5 pens. Emily has 3 pens. How many pens do they have in all?
5+3=8
Sam had 8 Snickers candy bars, but 3 melted away onto the ground. How many Snickers does he have now?
Addition or Subtraction?
Number Sentence with Answer?
Subtraction
8 - 3 = 5
6 + ___ = 9
9 - 6 = ____
6+3=9
9-6=3
Polly has 5 markers and Josh has 2 markers. How many markers do they have in all?
5+2=7
6 dogs are in the dog park. 4 more dogs join them. How many dogs are there in the park now?
6+4=10
4 + ___ = 10
10 - 4 = ____
4+6=10
10-4=6
7 friends are racing together. 1 friend leaves. How many friends are left?
6
Freddy puts 2 cupcakes on the table and then he put 3 more on top. How many cupcakes are there now?
3+2=5
Jane is thinking of a number 2 less than 10.
10 - 2 = __
10-2=8