Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Kevin collected a total of 83 golden rocks and silver coins. If 52 of his collection has golden rocks, how many of his collection has silver coins?

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

The city aquarium has 245 gold fish and 123 rainbow fish. How many fish are there in the aquarium?

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

After book shopping, Ms. Michele and Denise realized they were very hot and thirsty. They decided to go to the food court area and get some lemonade. While on line to order their drinks, Ms. Michele checked her phone to find out the temperature outside. It was 92 degrees. Denise reminded Ms. Michele that it was 78 degrees when they arrived at the flea market today. How much warmer is it at the flea market now?

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Jimmy made $8 cutting grass and $5 cleaning the basement. How much money did Jimmy make in all?

• $3

• $12

• $14

• $13

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

After two games of the 5th grade basketball season, the team has a 1 win, 1 loss record. In their win, the team scored 56 points. For their loss, they scored 27 points. How many more points did the team score in their first game than their second game? 

• 19 points
• 39 points
• 29 points 
• 49 points 

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Ms. Davis uses 3 red markers, 4 green markers, and 5 yellow markers during her lesson. How many markers does she have in all?

• 10

• 12

• 7

• 9

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Sammy the giraffe has 5 spots. Timmy the giraffe has 6 spots. How many spots are there in total?

• 11

• 1

• 5

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Tom the turkey has 4 red feathers, 6 brown feathers, and 1 orange feather. How many feathers does he have in all?

• 10

• 11

• 13

• 8

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

The garden has 3 red roses, 4 white roses, and 5 pink roses. How many roses are in the garden altogether?

• 7 roses

• 9 roses

• 2 roses

• 12 roses

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Point B on the number line represents the distance between Sam’s house and his school.

About how many miles is Sam’s house from his school?

• A. 200, because point B is more than halfway between 100 and 200.

• B. 100, because point B is less than halfway between 100 and 200.

• C. 400, because point B is more than halfway between 100 and 400.

• D. 300, because point B is less than halfway between 100 and 300.

Answer explanation

Yes, the best estimate is 100.

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Math