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Mixed Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

Single and two-step mixed add/sub contexts.
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Practice Questions

  1. Sarah had 485 stickers. She gave away 167 and then received 124 more from her cousin. How many stickers does Sarah have now? Answer: ?
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    442

  2. A library had 1,265 books. They lent out 289 books and received 156 new ones. How many books does the library have now? Answer: ?
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    1132

  3. Tom collected 642 cans for a food drive. His class added 318 more cans, but 175 were damaged. How many cans are left? Answer: ?
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    785

  4. A school had 2,156 students. After summer, 1,389 returned and 475 new students enrolled. How many students are there now? Answer: ?
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    1242

Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Decision words: more/total→add; left/difference→subtract.

Common Mistakes
  • Add instead of subtract removal
  • Skip second step
  • Missing a step
  • Incorrect operation choice
  • Calculation error
  • Not labeling steps
Differentiation
SupportUse manipulatives or draw diagrams for each step.
ChallengeJustify each operation choice; create similar problems.
Discussion Questions
  • How do you decide which operation to use?
  • Why is showing each step important?
  • What if there were three steps?
  • How can you check your answer?
Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Problem Solving & Number Operations

Estimated Time

16 minutes

Skills Practiced
Choose operation add subSubtraction regroup