Word Problems
Grade 2 · Math · Addition and Subtraction Within 100 · New York, USA
Lesson Summary
Use addition and subtraction to solve real-life story problems.
Explanation
Word problems tell a story that you solve with math. Read the problem carefully and look for clue words. Words like 'in all,' 'total,' and 'together' usually mean you add. Words like 'left,' 'fewer,' and 'how many more' usually mean you subtract. Write a number sentence, solve it, and check that your answer makes sense with the story.
Practice Questions
Q1: Sam had 34 stickers. He got 18 more. How many stickers does Sam have now?
Answer: 52 stickers
Q2: There were 45 birds on a tree. 19 flew away. How many birds are left?
Answer: 26 birds
Q3: Mia read 27 pages on Monday and 35 pages on Tuesday. How many pages did she read in all?
Answer: 62 pages
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Word Problems is a lesson in the Addition and Subtraction Within 100 chapter of Grade 2 Math. It is part of the New York, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Word Problems is taught in Grade 2 as part of the Math curriculum in New York, USA.
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