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Mixed Addition and Subtraction Story Problems

Practice solving more complex mixed addition and subtraction word problems.
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Prerequisites
2-Digit Mixed Addition & Subtraction Word Problems12 WS
If you have 45 candies, give away 23, then get 12 more, how many do you have now?

Practice Questions

  1. If you have 120 marbles, lose 45, then find 30 more, how many do you have now?
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    105

  2. You have 150 candies, give away 60, then get 25 more. How many do you have now?
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    115

  3. There are 200 books in a library. 75 are borrowed, then 50 more are added. How many are there now?
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    175

  4. A store has 180 toys. 90 are sold, then 40 more are added. How many are there now?
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    130

  5. You have 250 pencils, use 100, then buy 75 more. How many do you have now?
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    225

Teacher Resources
Standards
2.OA.A.1
Printable Aids
Operation Keywords PosterNumber Line
Teaching Notes

This collection focuses on developing students' problem-solving skills with mixed addition and subtraction word problems. Encourage students to read carefully, identify key information, and determine the correct operation(s). Discuss strategies like drawing pictures or using manipulatives.

Vocabulary
Story Problem: A math problem in a story.
Mixed: Using both add and subtract.
Common Mistakes
  • Guessing the operation instead of look for clues.
  • Confusing 'how many more' (comparison subtraction) with addition.
  • Forgetting to check if the answer makes sense.
Differentiation
SupportProvide manipulatives or drawing paper; guide students to highlight key numbers and operation words in the problem.
ChallengeChallenge students to create their own multi-step word problems or explain their problem-solving strategies to a partner.
Discussion Questions
  • What clues in the problem tell you whether to add or subtract?
  • Can you retell the story problem in your own words?
  • Is there more than one step to solve this problem? What's the first step?
Extension Activities
  • Make up story problems.
  • Use manipulatives.
  • Draw the steps.
Parent Tip

Create simple stories with adding and subtracting actions.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Problem Solving & Operations

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Mixed operations word problemsAddition word problemsSubtraction word problems