Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Which expression could be used to represent the statement "2 years older than b?"

• b-2

• b+2

• b=2

• 2-b

Two sisters bought 12 books together. One sister bought 8 books. How many books did the other sister buy?

• 4

• 8

• 20

• 6

Josh had $221 to spend on 9 shirts. After buying them he had $14 left. How much did he spend on each shirt?

• $19

• $21

• $18

• $23

Sarah was given 73 dollars for Christmas. She went to the mall and bought a shirt, a jacket, and a purse. She had 24 dollars left over, how much did she spend on clothes and accessories ?

• $54

• $49

• $97

• $44

Barry needs $1,449 for summer camp. Two local clubs will each match what he saves. Barry has 3 months before he leaves for summer camp. How much does Barry need to save on his own each month to have enough for summer camp?

• 8th graders last year = 1,142; 7th graders this year = 1,165; Total this year = 2,192

• 8th graders last year = 1,142; 7th graders this year = 921; Total this year = 1,948

• 8th graders last year = 1,158; 7th graders this year = 1,165; Total this year = 1,948

• 8th graders last year = 1,165; 7th graders this year = 1,142; Total this year = 1,143

Ty weighed 230 pounds. He went on a diet and his weight was decreased by 18 pounds. He started exercising and his weight decreased by another 12 pounds. How much does he weigh?

• 212

• 218

• 200

• 194

Ashley was making a 70 in Math. She started attending tutorials and her grade increased by 6 points. She started doing her homework and her grade increased by another 12 points. What is her grade now?

• 84

• 76

• 82

• 88

What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x+30=189

• Divide by 2

• Subtract 30 from both sides

• Add 30 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

After paying $5.12 for a salad, Kamauri has $27.10. How much money did he have before buying the salad?

• n + $5.12 = $27.10

• n - $5.12 = $27.10

• n - $5.12 = -$27.10

• $5.12 - n = $27.10