Two-Step Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 11.21

Erin wants to buy a dictionary that costs $12, a dinosaur book that costs $16, and a children's cookbook that costs $11. She has saved $29 from her allowance. How much more money does Erin need to buy all three books?

Answer explanation

1. 12 + 16 + 11 = 39

2. 39 - 29 = 10

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

At the beginning of the school year, Mr. Watkins had 74 erasers. In September, he gave 34 erasers to his students. In October, he gave 26 erasers to his students. How many erasers does he have left?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 74 - 34 = 40

2. 2. 40 - 26 = 14

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

Sarah has 55 apples. She gives 14 apples to her friend and then buys 23 more apples. How many apples does Sarah have now?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 55 - 14 = 41

2. 2. 41 + 23 = 64

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Tom has 63 marbles. He loses 27 marbles and then finds 14 more marbles. How many marbles does Tom have now?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 63 - 27 = 36

2. 2. 36 + 14 = 50

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Emily has 34 candies. She eats 12 candies during the week. Then she gives her brother 11 pieces of her candy. How many candies does Emily have now?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 34 - 12 = 22

2. 2. 22 - 11 = 11

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

Jack has 17 toy cars. He gets 10 more cars for his birthday. Then he gives 13 of his cars to his friends. How many toy cars does Jack have now?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 17 + 10 = 27

2. 2. 27 - 13 = 14

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Lily has 36 gel pens. 15 of the pens run out of ink. Then her mom buys her another pack of gel pens with 24 new pens. How many gel pens does Lily have now?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 36 - 15 = 21

2. 2. 21 + 24 = 45

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Michael has 40 blocks. He gives 15 blocks to his sister and then finds 10 more blocks under his bed. How many blocks does Michael have now?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 40 - 15 = 25

2. 2. 25 + 10 = 35

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Anna has 24 balloons for her party. She decides to buy 28 more. Before the party, 12 balloons pop. How many balloons does Anna have now?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 24 + 28 = 52

2. 2. 52 - 12 = 40

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

David's mom buys him a pack of 64 crayons for school. He gives 10 crayons to his friend and loses 16 crayons. How many crayons does David have now?

Answer explanation

1. 1. 64 - 10 = 54

2. 2. 54 - 16 = 38

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.6