Fun with Word Problems: Adding and Subtracting for 2nd Graders

Lily has 5 apples. She buys 3 more apples. How many apples does she have now?

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Tom has 10 marbles. He gives 4 marbles to his friend. How many marbles does Tom have left?

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There are 7 birds on a tree. 2 more birds join them. How many birds are there in total?

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Sarah has 12 stickers. She uses 5 stickers for her project. How many stickers does she have remaining?

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A farmer has 15 cows. He sells 6 cows. How many cows does he have now?

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In a box, there are 8 crayons. If 3 crayons are taken out, how many crayons are left in the box?

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Emma has 9 toy cars. She receives 4 more toy cars as a gift. How many toy cars does she have now?

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There are 20 cookies in a jar. If 7 cookies are eaten, how many cookies are left in the jar?

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Jack has 6 balloons. He buys 5 more balloons for a party. How many balloons does he have in total?

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A library has 30 books. If 10 books are checked out, how many books are still in the library?

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