Adding Fun: Write & Explain Equations Under 20

1. Sarah has 5 apples. She buys 3 more apples. How many apples does she have now? Write an equation to show your answer.

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2. Tom has 7 toy cars. His friend gives him 4 more toy cars. How many toy cars does Tom have in total? Write an equation and explain your reasoning.

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3. There are 6 birds on a tree. 2 more birds join them. How many birds are there now? Write an equation to represent this situation.

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4. Lily has 8 stickers. She finds 5 more stickers in her drawer. How many stickers does she have altogether? Write an equation and explain how you found the answer.

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5. A farmer has 9 cows. He buys 6 more cows. How many cows does he have now? Write an equation to show your work.

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6. In a box, there are 4 red balls and 3 blue balls. How many balls are there in total? Write an equation and explain your reasoning.

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7. Emma has 10 crayons. She gives 2 crayons to her friend. How many crayons does she have left? Write an equation to show your answer.

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8. There are 3 cats and 5 dogs in a park. How many animals are there in total? Write an equation and explain how you got your answer.

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9. Jake has 2 books. His mom buys him 7 more books. How many books does Jake have now? Write an equation to represent this situation.

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10. At a party, there are 4 balloons. 6 more balloons are added. How many balloons are there in total? Write an equation and explain your reasoning.

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