Single-Step Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

What is the operation?

Scott wants to buy his dream dirt bike for $877. He already has $291 saved up. How much more money does he need to buy his dream dirt bike?

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• Subtract (-)

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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Scott wants to buy his dream dirt bike for $877. He already has $291 saved up. How much more money does he need to buy his dream dirt bike?

• $1,168

• $626

• $586

• $1,018

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

What is the operation?

Riley was throwing a birthday party for her best friend. She bought 175 balloons. Her sister bought an extra 307 balloons. How many balloons will they have for the party?

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• Subtract

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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Riley was throwing a birthday party for her best friend. She bought 175 balloons. Her sister bought an extra 307 balloons. How many balloons will they have for the party?

• 482 balloons

• 235 balloons

• 132 balloons

• 472 balloons

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What is the operation?

The state fair was hosting a car show. In the afternoon, 396 cars were shown. By the evening, 468 cars were shown. How many cars did the state fair show altogether?

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Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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The state fair was hosting a car show. In the afternoon, 396 cars were shown. By the evening, 468 cars were shown. How many cars did the state fair show altogether?

• 132 cars

• 754 cars

• 72 cars

• 864 cars

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What is the operation?

Jess had 219 pieces of Skittles. She gave her sister 125 pieces. How many pieces of Skittles does she have left?

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• Subtract (-)

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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Jess had 219 pieces of Skittles. She gave her sister 125 pieces. How many pieces of Skittles does she have left?

• 94 pieces of Skittles

• 176 pieces of Skittles

• 344 pieces of Skittles

• 114 pieces of Skittles

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

What is the operation?

Mae and her twin brother discovered a mystery cave in the mountains. Inside, Mae found 737 pieces of gold. Her brother found 919 pieces of gold. How many pieces of gold did they find in all?

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• Subtract (-)

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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Mae and her twin brother discovered a mystery cave in the mountains. Inside, Mae found 737 pieces of gold. Her brother found 919 pieces of gold. How many pieces of gold did they find in all?

• 182 pieces of gold

• 1,656 pieces of gold

• 2,096 pieces of gold

• 212 pieces of gold

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.A.3