Real-Life Word Problems: Interpret and Represent Expressions

Maria has 5 apples. She buys 3 more. How many apples does she have now? Write an expression for this situation.

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Tom has 12 marbles. He gives 4 to his friend. How many marbles does Tom have left? Write an expression to represent this.

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A box contains 10 chocolates. If Sarah eats 2 chocolates, how many chocolates are left in the box? Write an expression for this problem.

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Liam has 8 toy cars. He finds 5 more in his closet. How many toy cars does he have now? Create an expression to show this.

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Emma has 15 stickers. She gives 3 stickers to each of her 4 friends. How many stickers does she have left? Write an expression to solve this.

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A farmer has 20 apples. He sells 7 apples at the market. How many apples does he have remaining? Write an expression for this situation.

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In a classroom, there are 24 students. If 6 students go to the library, how many students are left in the classroom? Write an expression to represent this.

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A baker made 30 cookies. If he sells 10 cookies, how many cookies does he have left? Write an expression for this problem.

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Sophie has 18 balloons. She gives 5 balloons to her friend. How many balloons does she have now? Write an expression to show this.

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A gardener planted 25 flowers. If 10 flowers bloom, how many flowers are still not bloomed? Write an expression to represent this situation.

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