One-Step Word Problem Addition or Subtraction

How many students ran for one mile?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many books are in the room?

• 128

• 12

• 16

• 4

Last Friday Trevon had $29. Over the weekend he received some money for cleaning the attic. He now has $41. How much money did he receive?

• 29 - n = 41

• 29 - n = 40

• 29 + n = 41

• 29 + n = 40

Javier has saved $55 toward the purchase of an IPOD. The IPOD costs $145. Which equation represents the amount Javier needs to save to by the IPOD?

• 55 + x = 145

• 145x = 55

• 55 - x = 145

• 145 (55) = x

Lea is making cookies. The recipe calls for 5 cups of sugar. She accidentally put in 9 cups. How many extra cups did she put in? Choose the correct equation.

• x + 5 = 9

• x + 9 = 5

• x - 5 = 9

• x - 9 = 5

Amy went to the store with $10 and came home with $4.65. What is the equation to find out how much money Amy spent at the store?

• x + $4.65 = $10

• $10 + x = $4.65

• x = $4.65 + $10

• $4.65 - x = $10

Danny collected 38 cans at the playground. He then collected 27 cans at the ball field. How many cans did Danny collect in all? What is the equation for this word problem?

• 38 - 27 = x

• 27 + x = 38

• 38 + 27 = x

• 27x = 38

From 2000 to 2005, the population of Red Valley School increased from 487 to 732 students. How many more students were in Red Valley School in 2005 than in 2000? What is the equation to answer this word problem?

• 2000 + x = 2005

• 2005 + x = 732

• 487 + 732 = x

• 487 + x = 732