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2-Digit Mixed Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

Two-digit mixed addition and subtraction word problems to help students translate stories into equations and use place-value strategies.
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Prerequisites
Grade 2 Harder Addition Word Problems (1-3 Digits)15 WS
A baker had 124 cupcakes and baked 39 more. How many cupcakes does the baker have now? ____
What to Do Next
Mixed Addition and Subtraction Story Problems15 WS
Sam had 14 toy cars. He gave 6 to his friend and then got 9 more. How many does he have now?

Practice Questions

  1. A store sold 48 apples and then sold 27 more. How many apples were sold in total?
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    75

  2. There were 92 pages in a book. 34 pages were read on Monday. How many pages remain unread?
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    58

  3. A school collected 46 cans on Monday and 28 on Tuesday. How many cans were collected?
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    74

  4. A farmer had 130 eggs and sold 47. How many eggs are left?
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    83

  5. Jess bought 65 stickers and then bought 19 more. How many stickers does she have now?
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    84

Quick Tip
Use place-value thinking, draw tens/ones, or write an equation to help solve.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Guide students to carefully read each word problem to identify keywords that signal addition or subtraction. Encourage them to use place-value charts or number lines to visualize the problem and execute the chosen operation accurately. Emphasize showing their work for better understanding.

Vocabulary
Addition: Putting numbers together to find a total.
Subtraction: Taking away to find the difference.
Common Mistakes
  • Misinterpreting the word problem and choosing the incorrect operation.
  • Making computational errors, especially with regrouping, during addition or subtraction.
  • Not breaking down the problem into smaller, manageable steps.
Differentiation
SupportProvide manipulatives (e.g., base-ten blocks) to model problems. Highlight keywords in the story that indicate adding or subtracting. Simplify numbers if needed.
ChallengeChallenge students to create their own two-digit mixed word problems. Introduce multi-step problems or problems with slightly larger numbers (e.g., up to 120).
Discussion Questions
  • What clues in the story tell you whether to add or subtract?
  • How can drawing a picture or using manipulatives help you solve this problem?
  • Can you explain your strategy for solving this problem to a partner?
Extension Activities
  • Create new word problems.
  • Act out story problems.
  • Draw pictures for problems.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to tell a story problem using addition or subtraction.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number & Operations in Base Ten, Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Two digit additionTwo digit subtractionWord problem solving