Word Problems with Addition and Subtraction for 2nd Graders

Lily has 5 apples. She buys 3 more apples. How many apples does she have now?

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Tom has 10 toy cars. He gives 4 toy cars to his friend. How many toy cars does Tom have left?

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• 8

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There are 8 birds on a tree. 2 more birds join them. How many birds are there in total?

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Sarah has 12 candies. She eats 5 candies. How many candies does she have now?

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A farmer has 15 cows. He sells 7 cows. How many cows does he have left?

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• 12

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In a box, there are 9 crayons. If 3 crayons are taken out, how many crayons remain in the box?

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• 12

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Emma has 6 balloons. She gets 4 more balloons for her birthday. How many balloons does she have now?

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There are 20 students in a class. If 5 students go home, how many students are still in the class?

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Jack has 14 marbles. He loses 6 marbles. How many marbles does Jack have now?

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• 12

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A bakery made 25 cookies. If 10 cookies are sold, how many cookies are left in the bakery?

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