Two Step Word Problems Addition and Subtraction

There were 6 students sitting on each of the 4 benches on the playground. Then 3 students left. How many students were left on the benches?

We had 3 people in person in class today, then 2 more students came and joined our class. Each student in class got 5 stickers. How many stickers did Mrs. Morehouse give out?

Allison is in charge of getting oranges for the soccer game today. She buys 2 bags with 6 oranges in each bag. She also buys 4 loose oranges. Which expression can be used to find the number of oranges Allison buys in all?

• 2 x 4 - 6

• 2 x 6 + 4

• 2 x 6 x 4

• 2 x 6 - 4

The coach bought 9 packs of award ribbons. There are 4 red and 3 blue ribbons in each pack. How many total ribbons did the coach buy?

What operation will you use to solve step two?

Five friends went to dinner at Old Chicago. Each person’s meal was $8. They paid with $55. The amount they got back after they paid was the amount they tipped their waitress. How much did they tip her?

• addition

• subtraction

• multiplication

• division

In the following word problem, what is the operation needed to solve the first step? Annabel was running in the Fun Run to raise money for her school. Her parents donated $8 per lap. Her grandparents donated $4 per lap. She ran 12 laps. How much money did she raise during the Fun Run?

• addition

• subtraction

• multiplication

• division

What is the equation to solve step two and find the correct answer for the problem?

• 55+8=63

• 55-8=47

• 55-40=15

• 55+40=95

Paul spent 35 hours skiing this winter. Nancy spent 23 hours skiing this winter. How many more hours did Paul ski than Nancy?

Which operation is this?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Tina spent $108 Christmas shopping at the mall. She also spent $231 online. How much money did Tina spend in all?

Which operation is this?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Janice hangs 32 ornaments on the tree. Her brother hangs 18 more. How many ornaments did they hang in all?

• Multiply 32 x 18

• Subtract 32 - 18

• Add 32 + 18